JANUARY 6, 2016 SAMTRANS BOARD MEETINGSamTrans+Agenda.pdf · 1/6/2016 · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 – 2:00 P.M. ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Community Relations Committee

JANUARY 6, 2016

SAMTRANS BOARD MEETING

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Committee Members: Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, Peter Ratto, Charles Stone

NOTE:

This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the

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prerequisite to its legal enactment.

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A G E N D A

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

(Accessibility, Senior Services, and Community Issues)

San Mateo County Transit District

Bacciocco Auditorium - Second Floor

1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, CA

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 – 2:00 P.M.

ACTION

1. Approval of Minutes of Community Relations Committee Meeting of

December 2, 2015

2. Authorize Revision of the Lost and Found Policy

INFORMATIONAL

3. Accessibility Update – Tina Dubost

4. Paratransit Coordinating Council Update – Mike Levinson

5. Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison Report

6. Mobility Management Report – Fixed-Route Bus Service

7. Multimodal Ridership Report – November 2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016

SHIRLEY HARRIS, CHAIR

ZOE KERSTEEN-TUCKER, VICE CHAIR

JEFF GEE

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE GUILBAULT

KARYL MATSUMOTO

PETER RATTO

CHARLES STONE

ADRIENNE TISSIER

JIM HARTNETT

GENERAL MANAGER/CEO

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SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (DISTRICT)

1250 SAN CARLOS AVENUE, SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CRC) MEETING


DECEMBER 2, 2015

Committee Members Present: Z. Kersteen-Tucker (Committee Chair), P. Ratto

Committee Members Absent: C. Stone

Other Board Members Present, Constituting Committee of the Whole: J. Gee,

R. Guilbault, S. Harris, K. Matsumoto, A. Tissier

Other Board Members Absent, Constituting Committee of the Whole: C. Groom

Staff Present: M. Bouchard, J. Cassman, A. Chan, T. Dubost, G. Harrington, J. Hartnett,

C. Harvey, M. Martinez, N. McKenna, S. Murphy, D. Olmeda, M. Simon, P. Thompson,

S. van Hoften

Committee Chair Zoe Kersteen-Tucker called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.

Approval of Minutes of CRC Meeting of November 4, 2015

Motion/Second: Guilbault/Ratto

Ayes: Gee, Guilbault, Harris, Kersteen-Tucker, Matsumoto, Ratto, Tissier

Absent: Groom, Stone

Accessibility Update

Tina Dubost, Manager, Accessible Transit Services, said staff has been working with

paratransit customers informing them of the fare increase in January approved at the

November 4 Board meeting.

Director Karyl Matsumoto said on page 3 of the Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

minutes there is a comment about comment cards for taxi cabs. She asked if

customers who use the taxis cabs have a stack of cards or if they are available in the

cabs. She said on the same page there is a comment about on-time performance

(OTP) that seems contradictory. The minutes state there were 108 complaints about

late vehicles, but only 64 were valid. Ms. Dubost said the on-time performance has

been around 90 percent.

Director Matsumoto said on page 4 there is a comment about the fare increase and

she is wondering if better outreach needs to be done to inform people what the cost is

to run the Redi-Wheels service.

Director Matsumoto said there was a statement in the PCC minutes of a person having

been in a wheelchair since 1976 who takes Redi-Wheels but still has to come in every

three years for an interview and asked if that is necessary. Ms. Dubost said some

customers can renew by mail, but most need to come in for an in-person interview.

Director Matsumoto said on page 6 someone wanted the new swoosh put on the older

vans. Ms. Dubost said staff is still checking to see if it can be done.

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Community Relations Committee

Minutes of December 2, 2015 Meeting

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PCC Update – Mike Levinson

Mike Levinson, Chair, PCC, said on late ride complaints customers are complaining

after 15 minutes and that is technically not late. The PCC was at Seniors on the Move

and the event was well attended. On December 17 at 11:30 a.m. the PCC will be

caroling on the Coastside at 925 Main Street in Half Moon Bay.

Paratransit Customer Survey Results

Patrick Thompson, Market Research Specialist, reported:

Purpose

o Obtain ridership characteristics of Redi-Wheels and RediCoast customers

o Assess key customer satisfaction components

o Collect other information such as whether they ride fixed-route, how

information is obtained, cell phone and internet usage

o Ask about overall experience as well as recent trip

Methodology

o Telephone survey of Redi-Wheels and RediCoast customers

o Conducted by EMC Research

o 500 completed surveys

464 in English, 29 in Spanish, six in Cantonese and five in Tagalog

439 were completed by the customers and 61 were completed by

the customers’ caregivers or family

Rider characteristics:

o Most likely to be white female

o Older

o Low income

One-third have been riding more than four years

A majority ride at least once a week

The top reason for using paratransit is a mobility impairment

Customers were extremely satisfied with the overall trip

81 percent of customers perceived the driver to be on time

Overall 66 percent of riders use a mobility aid

The overall rating for wheelchair passengers on the drivers’ ability to secure the

wheelchair and operate the wheelchair lift was 80 percent

64 percent of customers use cash to pay their fare

Main purpose of trip is for a medical appointment other than dialysis or

rehabilitation

Only 39 percent have internet access and only 30 percent have access to

e-mail

72 percent have a cell phone

Next steps:

o Improve customer communications and outreach such as being clearer

about the 20-minute pick-up window

o Use results for trend analysis

o Conduct survey every three years

Director Jeff Gee said the majority don’t text or use the internet and asked how staff will

communicate with these customers. Mr. Thompson said that is something the

Accessible Services staff will have to look into.

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Jim Hartnett, General Manager/CEO, said this information will help improve the service

and what the service needs are.

Director Adrienne Tissier said only 500 people were surveyed and asked how many

overall paratransit customers are there. Ms. Dubost said there are 8,306 and 22 percent

are eligible for lifeline.

Director Tissier asked if surveys were sent to all 8,000. Mr. Thompson said the majority

were from riders over the past month.

Director Tissier asked what the fare is for Lifeline and paratransit. Ms. Dubost said the

one-way fares are $1.75 for Lifeline and $3.70 for standard paratransit.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Liaison Report – John Baker

John Baker, Chair, CAC, said the CAC will be having their holiday reception tonight

followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Mobility Management Report – Caltrain

Michelle Bouchard, Chief Operating Officer, Rail, reported:

Total year-to-date Fiscal Year 2016 monthly ridership is up 3.2 percent. Ridership

dipped a little bit from last year because the Giants were in the World Series last

year and if that number is taken out ridership would be up 4.6 percent for the

month.

Average weekday ridership (AWR) is up about 4 percent taking out the Giants

World Series ridership last year.

OTP is well below the goal of 95 percent with trains arriving within five minutes.

OTP for trains arriving within 10 minutes consistently exceeded the 95 percent

goal.

Special service initiatives include the Holiday Train, 49ers and Super Bowl 50 at

Levi’s Stadium, Stanford Football, San Jose Sharks and free service on New Year’s

Eve starting at 8 p.m.

Pictures of the San Mateo Bridges Project were shown.

o Tilton Avenue Bridge is complete

o Monte Diablo Bridge will be completed the weekend of December 18

Farebox revenue is up more than 330 percent since 2004.

Mr. Hartnett said the Super Bowl planning is extensive. Staff is involved in regional and

national planning efforts. Caltrain will be the spine of the events and an important part

of the system. One problem is that Caltrain can bring more people to the

Mountain View Caltrain Station to transfer to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation

Authority (VTA) than VTA can handle.

Multimodal Ridership Report – October 2015

David Olmeda, Chief Operating Officer, Bus, reported:

October 2015 Compared to October 2014

o AWR

Bus ridership was 46,820, a decrease of 1.1 percent.

Paratransit ridership was 1,300, an increase of 11.1 percent.

Caltrain ridership was 60,940, a decrease of 1.2 percent.

Shuttle ridership was 11,410, a decrease of 1.8 percent.

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Total weekday ridership was 172,770, an increase of 0.8 percent.

o Total Monthly Ridership

Bus ridership was 1,221,960, a decrease of 3 percent.

Paratransit ridership was 32,250, an increase of 7.6 percent.

Caltrain ridership was 1,659,890, a decrease of 2.3 percent.

Shuttle ridership was 254,390, a decrease of 5.2 percent.

Total weekday ridership was 4,541,080, a decrease of 2.8 percent.

o Total year-to-date monthly ridership

Bus ridership was 4,502,490, a decrease of 1.3 percent.

Overview of Social Media Properties and Program Growth

Jayme Ackemann, Manager, Communications, reported:

Some of the social properties include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and NextDoor.

SamTrans has 3,502 followers and receives about 1,359 monthly clicks to the

website.

Blog has about 2,280 subscribers.

Social media growth is estimated at 30 percent for the year.

Staff spent $350 for a Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival Campaign and was a

huge success with 33,068 impressions, 802 total engagements, and 272 clicks.

Next steps:

o Hire a social media specialist

o Purchase social media monitoring and response software

o Increased use of social media to support marketing and service goals

Director Gee said social media needs to be aligned with the demographics of riders.

He said the Asian community uses WeChat instead of Facebook. The city of Fremont is

starting to use WeChat.

Committee Chair Kersteen-Tucker asked if staff knows what the demographics of the

SamTrans social media users are. Ms. Ackemann said nearly every SamTrans rider has a

mobile device, but she is not sure how they use it.

Committee Chair Kersteen-Tucker asked if the Board will receive regular updates.

Mr. Harnett said yes.

Adjourned: 3:06 p.m.

10874885.2

CRC ITEM # 2

JANUARY 6, 2016

SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

STAFF REPORT

TO: Community Relations Committee

THROUGH: Jim Hartnett

General Manager/CEO

FROM: Gigi Harrington

Deputy CEO

SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE UPDATE TO THE POLICY FOR LOST AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

ACTION

Staff proposes the Community Relations Committee recommend the Board:

1. Approve an updated policy pertaining to lost and unclaimed property (Policy).

2. Authorize the General Manager/CEO, or designee, to make future administrative

changes to the Policy.

SIGNIFICANCE

The Policy governs the treatment of lost and unclaimed property found upon or within

property owned or used by the San Mateo County Transit District (District). The

attached Policy has been updated to reflect current law, to be consistent with the

Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board's (JPB) lost and unclaimed property policy, and to

better address challenges the District confronts with the high volume of personal

property items left behind on District buses and never claimed.

BUDGET IMPACT

It is anticipated that there will be no impact on the budget; if anything, these changes

will allow a streamlining of the lost and found property disposition process.

BACKGROUND

Pursuant to Resolution No. 1976-58, the District adopted a policy pertaining to lost and

unclaimed property. The Policy requires updating to make it consistent with current law

as follows: (1) raising the threshold under which lost and unclaimed property is required

to be sold at public auction from $10 to $100; and (2) clarifying that the published

notice of public auction does not need to include a list of the items to be auctioned.

An update of the Policy will also make it consistent with the JPB's policy to allow for

more efficient implementation of the two policies and the disposition of lost and

unclaimed property.

Prepared by: Jim Castaneda, Director, Safety 650-622-7856

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DRAFT LOST AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY POLICY


I. DEFINITION

A. "District" shall mean San Mateo County Transit District.

B. "District Representatives" shall mean officers or employees of the

San Mateo County Transit District, or of any contractors or consultants of the District.

C. "Lost and unclaimed property" or "property" shall mean any money,

goods, or other personal items or articles brought to the District or found upon or within

property owned or under the jurisdiction of the District, or property used by the District

for public meetings, where the owner of such lost and unclaimed property is unknown;

provided, however, that property held as evidence, dangerous weapons or deadly

weapons, narcotics or dangerous drugs, explosives or any property of any kind

whatsoever, which is prohibited by law as the same are defined or described in State or

Federal statutes, shall not constitute lost and unclaimed property as herein defined.

II. CARE AND RESTITUTION

The General Manager/CEO of the District or his or her designee shall designate a

safe place as a central repository for lost and unclaimed property. All District

Representatives who find such property shall deliver it to the appropriate District

employee in charge of the central repository for the District, who will arrange for its

delivery to the central repository where the article shall be properly tagged, inventoried

and stored.

All lost and unclaimed property shall be kept by the District using ordinary care to

keep such property safely. If an owner appears and the property in question is in the

possession of the District, the owner shall produce proof of his or her ownership and offer

reimbursement to the District for any storage charges incurred. The property shall be

delivered to said owner upon his or her payment of the storage charges, if any, and

upon said owner executing a receipt for the property.

Property excepted from the definition of lost and unclaimed property in Section I

shall be turned over to the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which it is

found or, if it may be used by the District as evidence, it shall be retained by the District.

III. PERIOD TO BE HELD

All lost and unclaimed property in the possession of the District shall be stored in

the central repository designated by the District for at least three (3) months.

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DRAFT IV. NOTICE AND SALE

At any time after the expiration of said three (3) month period, the District may

dispose of the lost and unclaimed property in accordance with procedures set forth in

this section and Section VI. The General Manager/CEO or his or her designee shall

cause to be published once, in a newspaper of general circulation in San Mateo

County, a notice of the District's intention to sell at public auction to the highest bidder

at the time and place therein specified, all such lost and unclaimed property having a

value of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or greater and those lost and unclaimed

property items or articles having a value of less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) that

the General Manager/CEO or designee deems appropriate for auction. Such notice of

sale shall be published not less than five (5) days prior to the time fixed for the auction.

The auction may be conducted by the General Manager/CEO or his or her

authorized representative; the District may enlist the services of a professional

auctioneer to conduct the auction on behalf of the District. Each item shall be sold to

the highest bidder at public auction.

Lost and unclaimed money in the custody of the District that is not claimed within

the three (3) month period shall be delivered to the District's Director of Finance for

deposit into the District's general fund.

V. EXPENSES AND PROCEDURES OF SALE

The expenses of the auction or any other method of disposition authorized in

Section VI shall be a proper charge against the funds of the District and all proceeds

received from the auction or any other method of disposition of the property under

Section VI shall be delivered to the District's Director of Finance for deposit into the

District's general fund.

VI. UNSOLD ITEMS

All property for which no bid is made at an auction or items of a value less than

One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) that are not included in an auction may be given to a

non-profit charitable organization, or destroyed or disposed of in some other manner as

the General Manager/CEO or his or her designee may direct.

Approved: August 25, 1976, Resolution No. 1976-58

Revised: January 6, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 –

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

* * *

APPROVING AN UPDATED POLICY FOR LOST AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1976-58, the San Mateo County Transit

District (District) adopted a policy setting forth procedures pertaining to lost and

unclaimed property found upon or within property owned or used by the District

(Policy); and

WHEREAS, staff desires to update the Policy to make it consistent with current law

and with the lost and unclaimed property policy of the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers

Board; and

WHEREAS, the General Manager/CEO recommends, and the Community

Relations Committee concurs, that the attached Policy be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the District

approves the attached Policy pertaining to lost and unclaimed property; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the General

Manager/CEO, or designee, to make future administrative changes to the Policy.

Regularly passed and adopted this 6th day of January, 2016 by the following

vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Chair, San Mateo County Transit District

ATTEST:

District Secretary

CRC ITEM # 3

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: David Olmeda

Chief Operating Officer, Bus

SUBJECT: ACCESSIBILITY REPORT

ACTION

This item is for information only. No action is required.

SIGNIFICANCE

Several groups advise SamTrans on accessible service issues. The Paratransit

Coordinating Council (PCC) provides a forum for consumer input on paratransit issues.

The Advocacy and Legislative Committee (AL-Com) is the advocacy arm of the PCC.

The SamTrans Accessibility Advisory Committee is a SamTrans committee that advises on

accessibility issues, particularly related to fixed-route service. Each group has requested

that the Board be informed of the issues discussed at meetings.

The PCC meets monthly (except for August). The SamTrans Accessibility Advisory

Committee (SAAC) meets every two months. The PCC AL-Com meetings are held on a

quarterly basis.

The minutes of the November 17, 2015 PCC meeting are attached to this report.

BUDGET IMPACT

There is no impact on the budget.

BACKGROUND

No additional information.

Prepared by: John Sanderson, Accessibility Coordinator 650-508-6475

Project Manager: Tina Dubost, Manager, Accessible Services 650-508-6247

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SAN MATEO COUNTY

PARATRANSIT COORDINATING COUNCIL (PCC)

MEETING MINUTES

November 17, 2015

ATTENDANCE: Members Present: Mike Levinson, Chair; Vincent Merola, Vice-Chair;

Sammi (Wilhelmina) Riley, Consumer; Tina Dubost, SamTrans; Judy Garcia, Consumer;

Dale Edwards, Consumer; Dinae Cruise, Consumer; Barbara Kalt, Rosener House; Maria

Kozak, Consumer; Jim Engvall, COD; Sandra Lang, COA.

GUESTS: Patti Smith; Georgia Dedeoglou; Marshall Wilson, San Mateo County

Government; Linda Rhine; Nancy Keegan; Richard Weiner, Nelson-Nygaard Consulting

Associates; Erin Swartz, PCC Staff; John Sanderson, SamTrans; Dave Daley, First Transit;

Talib Salamin, Serra Taxicab; Ashish John, SamTrans; Elly Colwell, SamTrans; Cara

Schmaljohn, Senior Coastsiders; Ka’ili Crabbe, DOR.

ABSENTEES: Aki Eejima, Consumer; Michal Settles, Coastside; Marie Violet, Sequoia

Hospital; Maureen Dunn, Senior Focus; Susan Capeloto, DOR.

(Member Attendance: 13; Quorum—YES.)

WELCOME/INTRODUCTION

Chair Mike Levinson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and welcomed all to the

November PCC meeting.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER PCC MINUTES

Vincent motioned to approve the October PCC minutes, while both Sammi and Dinae

seconded the motion. No corrections were noted for the October minutes and none of

the PCC members abstained from voting to approve the minutes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. POLICY ADVOCACY- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (AL-COM)

Mike reported that the PAL Committee is scheduled to meet prior to the PCC meeting

on December 8, 2015 from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. Topics for the meeting include inter-

county trips, and renewal-by-mail.

B. GRANT/BUDGET REVIEW

Barbara reported that Dawn Essie was a guest speaker at today’s ERC meeting who

gave a presentation about Measure A funding for San Mateo County.

C. EDUCATION COMMITTEE

In Maureen’s absence, Erin reported that the next Education Committee meeting will

be held on a date after the PCC meeting in January. The most recent PCC outreach

activities include the Transition to Independence Fair in October and Seniors on the

Move this month. The Education Committee also discussed outreach opportunities in

2016, as well as the new SamTrans fares. Richard added that the Education

Committee, PAL Committee and Executive Committee have been reviewing the 2015

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ADA Circular. Richard noted that this is an important document that the Executive

Committee will be using to review paratransit policies that can be brought to the PCC

to discuss in 2016.

D. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mike reported that the Executive Committee will meet this Friday, November 20, 2015 at

2:00 p.m. in a conference call. Mike encouraged people interested in policy issues to

attend the next PAL meeting that is taking place prior to the PCC meeting on

December 8, 2015 from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.

SAMTRANS/REDI-WHEELS REPORT

E. Operational Report

Mike asked Dave about the Seniors on the Move transit details. Dave recommended

that events at the Expo Center should have special instructions and special location

descriptions that can be recalled on the driver’s vehicle terminal. Erin confirmed with

Dave that it would be helpful to send the event details to First Transit management

ahead of time again for next year’s Seniors on the Move Conference.

Tina reported that the SamTrans Board voted on the paratransit fare increase on

November 4, 2015. Standard paratransit fares will increase from $3.75 to $4.00. Lifeline

Fare Assistance Rates will remain $1.75. To offset this subsidy, fares for riders leaving San

Francisco will go up. Notices of fare increases will be placed on buses and postcards

will be mailed out to existing Redi-Wheels customers.

Vincent asked Tina for the number of Lifeline paratransit riders. He also asked about the

income eligibility requirements for Lifeline assistance. Tina reported that other programs

that are used to qualify for Lifeline Assistance including: Medical, SSI, and General

Assistance. Examples of documentation required for Lifeline Assistance applications

include submitting a copy of a Benefits Assistance letter.

Dale asked about riders who still have old value Redi-Wheels tickets. Tina confirmed

that the tickets do not expire and riders will need quarters to pay the fare difference.

Maria asked about a grace period or IOU that might be used during the transition to

higher fares. Mike added that everyone that he’s shared rides with on Redi-Wheels is

aware of the fare increase. Vincent commented that SSI is about $800.00 per month.

And SSDI and about $1,200/month. He noted that in San Mateo County, those income

levels would be considered extremely low income. Vincent acknowledged the

importance of the Lifeline Assistance Program.

Judy added that using Social Security as her only source of income and having to pay

for a caretaker makes affording transit difficult. Tina recommended that Judy contact

Social Security for a benefit verification letter to clarify if she qualifies for the Redi-Wheels

Lifeline Assistance Program.

F. Performance Summary

Tina reported that Total trips requested increased 9% from September 2014 to

September 2015. Total trips served and the number of Redi-Wheels riders have also

increased over the same time period. Tina thanked Dave for the excellent work done

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by the First Transit staff to achieve the On-time performance level of 90.4%. Tina said

that Average phone wait times in September were 1.7 minutes, which did not meet the

standard of 1.5 minutes or less, but that the data for October shows that the wait times

improved to meet the standard.

On the Performance Summary graphs, Tina pointed out that the trend shows that Total

Trips served is increasing, along with the number of taxi providing service as a percent

of the Total Trips. The On-time Performance graph shows that the standard was

achieved in most months during 2015. The Productivity graph shows that the standard

has been met every month since March 2015.

Patti Smith asked about the valid and invalid comment totals on the Comment Statistics

Report. Tina stated that when SamTrans receives calls, comment cards, and email

messages, the SamTrans Staff investigates the comments. Tina used the example of a

late vehicle complaint. After investigating, if the vehicle was not found to be late, then

the comment would be logged as invalid. Tina gave another example of a comment

that would be classified as “invalid.” She said that driver compliments are considered

invalid when they are about taxi drivers, instead of Redi-Wheels drivers.

Sandra asked Tina to confirm that the % Valid column on the Monthly Redi-Wheels

Paratransit Comment Statistics is the total year-to-date. Tina stated that the report does

not have benchmarks but the data provides insights into different aspects of Redi-

Wheels service. Dave commented that the trends that can be tracked month-to-

month and are valuable.

Mike asked about how the 20 minute window for ride pick up times is presented in the

Redi-Wheels Riders Guide. Tina said that new riders are told about key policies that

enable them to use the service effectively. Mike and Dinae discussed different

situations, such as reservation line hold messages, when riders are reminded of the 20

minute ride pick up window.

Maria shared her recent experience riding Redi-Wheels recently with a new driver who

did not have a rider’s drop-off address. Maria commented that a rider with a home

address in a location far away could have had a significant impact on all of the

passenger’s drop off times who are riding in the same vehicle.

Patti asked Tina about the data for Redi-Wheels wait time from the October PCC

meeting minutes. Tina noted that the wait time is 15 minutes for Redi-Wheels Inter-

County Transfer Trips.

Patti added that she and her friend Jaime attended today’s meeting to get an update

on drop off and pick up points for riders who are going to appointments at UCSF. Tina

agreed to talk to SF Paratransit about this service issue. Patti asked if Redi-Wheels riders

could be surveyed to find out how many of them travel to UCSF for medical

appointments. Jaime commented that this connection issue not only impacts

individuals who use wheelchairs and walkers, but also people who rely on oxygen and

can run out before their trip is complete. Barbara commented that exceptions to the ¾

mile service area have been made by SamTrans in the past when it was needed, like

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stops at the VISTA Center in Palo Alto and REACH Program, when similar services are not

available in San Mateo County. Tina commented that budget constraints have made

additions to the service area difficult. Sandra asked Tina to confirm that Stanford

Hospital is with in the ¾ mile service area.

Jaime and Patti also commented that UCSF Dental School also provides low-cost

dental services. Patti pointed out that the Redi-Wheels services has been wonderful,

but making connections with SF Access was extremely difficult to navigate. Talib

offered to provide taxi connections from the BART Station closest to UCSF, if needed.

Vincent encouraged Patti and Jaime to continue following up on their comments and

advocacy issues at an upcoming PAL meeting and with Tina.

Safety Report

Dave reported on an incident in September with a rider who rolled off of the sidewalk.

There was also one minor taxi incident. None of the incidents resulted in any injuries. In

October, there were 3 preventable incidents, all with no injuries.

Dale and Dinae commented that Laurie provided excellent Redi-Wheels service to and

from Seniors on the Move. They also commented that the dispatchers also were very

helpful in making transportation arrangements.

LIAISON REPORTS

A. COASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (CTC)

In Michal’s absence, Cara reported that she was happy to attend today’s meeting.

Senior Coastsiders had evaluators available on-site, which was a great help to the

community. More than 300 people and 30 exhibitors were at a Coastsiders event

recently. The new 10-acre campus in downtown Half Moon Bay is now fully filled with

more than 450 apartments. RediCoast carolers will be working on Thursday, December

17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.

B. AGENCY

Barbara reported that the Agencies have not met with SamTrans recently, but

confirmed that agency customer fares will increase in July. Barbara thanked SamTrans

for maintaining the Lifeline Fare Assistance fares.

The Dine About Town event to support Meals on Wheels was a highly successful event.

Next year, the event will take place in May, instead of October, along with another

drawing for a raffle prize.

C. EFFICIENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC)

In Aki’s absence, Mike reported that Measure A expenditures were reviewed by Donald

G. Esse at today’s ERC meeting.

Barbara commented that the description of how Measure A funds are used on the

county website is presented in a way that is confusing. Vincent commented that the

zero trip denials is the only performance measure for Measure A funding that is listed on

the website. Tina said that there are several performance measures that SamTrans

provides in reports sent to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.

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Tina commented that Measure A money was intended to continue paratransit service

in San Mateo County, rather than expand it. Dave commented that in his experience

with other transit agencies, ADA compliance restricted service in much more stringently

in order to meet budgetary restrictions.

D. COMMISSION ON AGING (COA)

Sandra reported that the COA last met on November 9, 2015. Sandra submitted the

PCC report ahead of the COA meeting to give the members time to review the

information. John Sanderson and Jean Conger gave a presentation on the Senior

Mobility Plan that was implemented in 2006. EDAPT is a new initiative that the COA is

working on to bring awareness of elder abuse. The COA’s Transportation Commission

may meet in December. Mike asked Sandra about presenting the Redi-Wheels Survey

results.

E. COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES (COD)

Vincent reported that the 25th anniversary of COD is coming up. Congresswoman

Anna Eshoo was one of the COD’s founders. A big event is being planned to

commemorate this event.

F. CENTER FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (CiD)

Vincent reported that there are no new updates from CiD.

G. DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION (DOR)

Ka’ili was present in Susan’s place today. She said that there are no new updates

available.

OTHER BUSINESS

Dinae commented that bringing back holiday caroling on the Bayside would be

greatly appreciated. Dave commented that increased ridership in 2015 has put a lot of

demands on his staff, so that caroling cannot be scheduled this year.

Dinae commented that she took a trip on November 11 and her home address was not

available on the driver’s vehicle terminal. Dinae also filed a complaint about a driver

who was not able to understand the type of assistance Diane needed to get to her

building’s front door.

December 8 will be PAL’s next meeting from 11:30-1:00 and the PCC will also meet that

day from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The next coastside meeting will be on Thursday, December

17 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and caroling will begin at 11:30. Erin will update the

Scheduled Meetings table for 2015 in the PCC packet.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 3:35 p.m.

CRC ITEM # 6

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: David Olmeda


SUBJECT: MOBILITY MANAGEMENT REPORT: FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICE

ACTION

This report is for information only. No policy action is required.

SIGNIFICANCE

This presentation is part of this fiscal year’s series of detailed mobility management reports

presented to the Board. Each of the District’s four transportation modes – SamTrans fixed-

route bus service, ADA Paratransit, Caltrain and Shuttles – are featured individually each

month. This month features a report on the SamTrans fixed-route bus service.

BUDGET IMPACT


BACKGROUND

Staff will report on ridership, on-time performance, and other developments.

This month’s presentation will be presented via PowerPoint. A handout will be provided

at the meeting.

Prepared by: Donald G. Esse, Senior Operations Financial Analyst 650-508-6329

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CRC ITEM # 7

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: David Olmeda


SUBJECT: MULTIMODAL RIDERSHIP REPORT – NOVEMBER 2015

ACTION

This report is for information only. No action is required.

SIGNIFICANCE

Table “A” summarizes the average weekday ridership (AWR) statistics for all modes of

transportation for which SamTrans is responsible and Table “B” summarizes the total

monthly ridership figures for all SamTrans transportation modes. Chart “A” features year-

to-date comparisons of AWR for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, FY2015, and FY2016. Chart “B” has

figures for total ridership year-to-date for FY2014, FY2015, and FY2016.

Tables “A” and “B” also provide the corresponding data for the Bay Area Rapid Transit

San Francisco International Airport Extension as a separate line.

AVERAGE WEEKDAY RIDERSHIP – NOVEMBER 2015 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2014

Total District Modes – 165,050, an increase of 1.2 percent.

Bus – 43,210, a decrease of 1.7 percent.

Paratransit – 1,240, an increase of 19.2 percent.

Caltrain – 58,120, an increase of 2.1 percent.

Shuttles – 11,600, no percentage change.

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November 2015 Average Weekday Ridership Percent

Change

FY2015/2016 Mode FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Bus 42,880 43,960 43,210 -1.7%

Paratransit 1,050 1,040 1,240 19.2%

Caltrain 51,990 56,900 58,120 2.1%

Shuttles 12,330 11,600** 11,600 0.0%

Total 108,250 113,500 114,170 0.6%

BART Extension (No Daly City) 46,760 49,590 50,880 2.6%

Grand Total 155,010 163,090 165,050 1.2%

Weekdays 20 19 20

November 2015 Year-to-date Percent

Change

FY2015/2016 Mode FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Bus 42,150 43,790 43,300 -1.1%

Paratransit 1,090 1,140 1,240 8.8%

Caltrain 53,370 59,700 61,470 3.0%

Shuttles 10,440 12,020** 11,460*** -4.7%

Total 107,060 116,800 117,480 0.6%

BART Extension (No Daly City) 45,190* 51,190 51,730 1.1%

Grand Total 152,250 167,990 169,210 0.7%

*BART experienced 8 total days of strikes in FY2014, during which time no trains operated.

**The Genentech Glen Park shuttle has been removed from reporting because SamTrans is no longer

providing a subsidy for this service. The shuttle generated about 35 percent of the SamTrans ridership.

***Shuttle year-to-date numbers were not reported for July due to inaccuracy with the month’s ridership

reporting. Year to date data for FY2016 contains July 2015 data that is an estimate based on the

percentage delta change observed in August 2014 versus July 2014.

152,250

167,990 169,210

FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Chart A Average Weekday Ridership (FYTD)

Table A

Average Weekday Ridership

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The following summary and figures include total ridership for all modes of transportation

for which SamTrans is responsible. These numbers are a gross count of each boarding

across all modes and all service days for the month of November for the past three fiscal

years.

MONTHLY TOTAL RIDERSHIP – NOVEMBER 2015 COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2014

All District Modes – 3,993,190, an increase of 3.1 percent.

Bus – 1,054,090, an increase of 0.8 percent.

Paratransit – 28,850, an increase of 16.2 percent.

Caltrain – 1,477,390, an increase of 4.1 percent.

Shuttles – 224,090, a decrease of 1 percent.

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November 2015 Total Monthly Ridership Percent

Change

FY2015/2016 Mode FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Bus 1,049,400 1,046,230 1,054,090 0.8%

Paratransit 24,650 24,820 28,850 16.2%

Caltrain 1,325,960 1,418,780 1,477,390 4.1%

Shuttles 254,050 226,350** 224,090 -1.0%

Total 2,654,060 2,716,180 2,784,420 2.5%

BART Extension (No Daly City) 1,128,870 1,158,690 1,208,770 4.3%

Grand Total 3,782,930 3,874,860 3,993,190 3.1%

Weekdays 20 19 20

November 2015 Year-to-date Percent

Change

FY2015/2016 Mode FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Bus 5,403,920 5,607,910 5,556,580 -0.9%

Paratransit 132,960 138,900 151,330 8.9%

Caltrain 7,115,410 7,916,860 8,186,630 3.4%

Shuttles 1,136,310 1,296,310** 1,232,320*** -4.9%

Total 13,788,610 14,955,480 15,126,860 1.1%

BART Extension (No Daly City) 5,803,370* 6,545,720 6,579,690 0.5%

Grand Total 19,591,970 21,501,200 21,706,550 1.0%

*BART experienced 8 total days of strikes in FY2014, during which time no trains operated.

**The Genentech Glen Park shuttle has been removed from reporting because SamTrans is no longer

providing a subsidy for this service. The shuttle generated about 35 percent of the SamTrans ridership.

***Shuttle year-to-date numbers were not reported for July due to inaccuracy with the month’s ridership

reporting. Year to date data for FY2016 contains July 2015 data that is an estimate based on the

percentage delta change observed in August 2014 versus July 2014.

19,591,970

21,501,200 21,706,550

FY2014 FY2015 FY2016

Table B

Total Monthly Ridership

Chart B Total Ridership (FYTD)

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SamTrans Promotions – November 2015

Outreach - Market Research & Development and Customer Service staff represented

SamTrans in the Grand Opening and Celebration of The Half Moon Bay Village Senior

Campus on November 5. The event celebrated the completion of 264 housing units and

was hosted by MidPen Housing. This new location also has outdoor gardens, community

rooms, a fitness center and a bocce ball court. At the event, information regarding

SamTrans and connecting services in the San Mateo County area was provided to

residents and guests. In addition, Clipper information was available.

Veterans Day Observance

In observance of Veterans Day, both SamTrans and Caltrain recognized and celebrated

veterans’ service and sacrifice by running “SamTrans Salutes America’s Veterans” on all

bus head signs.

SamTrans and KOIT Stuff a Bus – The weekend before Thanksgiving, SamTrans partnered

with KOIT radio Morning Show hosts Andrew and Charly, meeting fans and helping

collect non-perishable food items to help families in need by “stuffing a bus.” Benefiting

the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, the stuff-a-bus

promotion took place at the Shops at Tanforan from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event was

promoted from October 30 through November 21 using pre-recorded radio mentions,

live mentions, KOIT website homepage, e-blasts, social media inclusion, and on-site KOIT

presence featuring KOIT On-Air talent. SamTrans provided the Hometown Holiday bus,

which was wrapped early to accommodate the event, and helped distribute the food

donations to the food banks. KOIT collected 15 large boxes of food and $200. The $200

raised during the event provided a Thanksgiving meal for 800 Bay Area residents.

Social Media Trends – SamTrans social media platforms continued to see steady growth

throughout the month of November. Across all platforms, SamTrans added 41 new

followers. The San Mateo County Transit District did not conduct a paid social media

campaign during the month of November, which slowed the rate of growth when

compared to October. Since last November, SamTrans has added 1,068 followers

across all of its social media channels.

Recently, Facebook began offering a rating for an organization’s Facebook presence.

This number provides followers with information regarding the organization’s level and

quality of interaction on the social network and the customer’s overall perception of

SamTrans services. SamTrans received a 3.08 on a 5 point scale. We continue to seek

opportunities to improve customer engagement and improve that number.

Prepared by: Tracey Lin, Acting Senior Scheduler/Planner 650-508-6457

James Namba, Acting Marketing Manager 650-508-7924

Jayme Ackemann, Communications Manager 650-508-7934

Committee Members: Rose Guilbault, Jeff Gee, Carole Groom

NOTE:

This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of

the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the

Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the full Board of Directors as a prerequisite

to its legal enactment.

All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the

Board.

A G E N D A

FINANCE COMMITTEE





WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 – 2:15 p.m.

or immediately following previous Committee meeting

ACTION

1. Approval of Minutes of Finance Committee Meeting of December 2, 2015

2. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for November 2015

3. Authorize Filing of Applications to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency

Services to Receive $1,106,406 in State Proposition 1B Transit Security Grant Program

Funds for Transportation Security Projects

4. Authorize Executing a Funding Agreement with Facebook to Receive $1 Million to

Complete a Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study and Increasing the Fiscal

Year 2016 Capital Budget by $1 Million

5. Authorize Executing a Funding Agreement with Facebook to Receive $700,000 to

Serve as the Environmental Lead for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Environmental

Review Process Along the West Alignment of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor and

Increasing the Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget by $700,000

CONTRACTS

6. Authorize Award of an Open-Market, Negotiated Contract to City Mechanical, Inc.

to Provide Plumbing Maintenance Services for a Total Cost of $294,765 for a Three-

Year Base Term

7. Authorize Amendment of the Contract to Provide On-Call Real Estate Support

Services by Increasing the Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount for the Base Six-Year

Term from $600,000 to $1,340,000 and Increasing the Aggregate Not-to-Exceed

Amount for the Two Two-Year Options Terms from $200,000 to $400,000




JEFF GEE

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE GUILBAULT

KARYL MATSUMOTO

PETER RATTO

CHARLES STONE

ADRIENNE TISSIER

JIM HARTNETT

GENERAL MANAGER/CEO

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MINUTES OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING


DECEMBER 2, 2015

Committee Members Present: R. Guilbault (Committee Chair), J. Gee

Committee Members Absent: C. Groom

Other Board Members Present, Constituting Committee of the Whole: S. Harris,

Z. Kersteen-Tucker, K. Matsumoto, P. Ratto, A. Tissier

Other Board Members Absent, Constituting Committee of the Whole: C. Stone

Staff Present: J. Cassman, A. Chan, G. Harrington, J. Hartnett, C. Harvey, M. Martinez,

N. McKenna, S. Murphy, D. Olmeda, M. Simon, S. van Hoften

Committee Chair Rose Guilbault called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.

Approval of Minutes of Finance Committee Meeting of November 4, 2015

Motion/Second: Ratto/Gee



Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for June 2015 (Unaudited)

Gigi Harrington, Deputy CEO, said the auditors have come and everything is fine. She

will distribute the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in January or

February. She said if the Audit Committee wants to review the CAFR to please let her

know.

Ms. Harrington said the June revenue adjusted budget was balanced with an

$18 million surplus and the surplus will go into reserves. Sales tax hit an all-time high of

$81 million. Ms. Harrington said she still needs to look at fare revenue as it was slightly

below budget and will come back with a mid-year budget recommendation. On the

expense side there were savings across the board.

Motion/Second: Tissier/Harris



Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for October 2015

Ms. Harrington said October revenue is slightly better than budget. Expenses are

10 percent better than budget. The fuel budget hasn’t been adjusted so there are

savings in that line item.

Motion/Second: Tissier/Kersteen-Tucker



Draft Finance Committee Minutes of December 2, 2015 Meeting

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Authorize the Filing of an Application for Federal Transit Administration Formula Program

Funding in the Amount of $30,238,196 and Commit to Providing $7,299,984 in Local

Matching Funds for Bus Replacement Projects and Americans with Disabilities Act

Operating Subsidy

April Chan, Chief Officer, Planning, Grants and the Transportation Authority, said this

funding is for the replacement of 60 2003 Gillig buses, 55 articulated buses, and

paratransit cutaways and minivans.

Motion/Second: Gee/Tissier



Authorize the Purchase and Delivery of Five Non-Revenue Support Vehicles Through the

State of California Contract

Ms. Harrington said the fleet used for Caltrain purposes is charged back to the Peninsula

Corridor Joint Powers Board. Staff needs to replace street supervisor vehicles and staff is

unable to find vehicle that meet Buy America. Once the vehicles are located staff will

come back to the Board for purchase approval.

Committee Chair Guilbault asked how many supervisor vehicles there are.

Ms. Harrington said 15.

Motion/Second: Gee/Tissier




FINANCE ITEM # 2

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT

TO: Finance Committee


General Manager/CEO


Deputy CEO

SUBJECT: STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING

NOVEMBER 30, 2015 AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ACTION

Staff proposes the Committee recommend the Board accept and enter into the record

the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the month of November 2015 and

supplemental information.

SIGNIFICANCE

Revenues: Total Revenues (page 1, line 14) are $1,446,405 or 2.2 percent better than

revised budget. Passenger Fares (page 1, line 1) are worse than budget by $443,402 or

5.6 percent and Other Interest, Rent & Other Income (page 1, line 12) are worse than

budget by $370,043 or 11.4 percent which is offset by Operating Grant (page 1,

line 3)are better than budget by $318,663 or 10.2 percent, Sales Tax (page 1, line 9) is

better than budget by $1,913,267 or 6.5 percent and Investment Interest (page 1,

line 10) is better than budget by $62,143 or 16.4 percent.

Expenses: Total Expenses (page 4, line 72) are $6,085,335 or 10.5 percent better than

revised budget. Within Total Expenses, Total Motor Bus (page 3, line 46) is better than

budget by $5,270,015 or 11.5 percent, Total ADA Programs (page 4, line 55) are better

than budget by $120,215 or 1.7 percent and Total Multi-Modal Programs (page 4,

line 70) are better than budget by $695,105 or 13.5 percent.

BUDGET IMPACT

There are no budget revisions for the month of November 2015.

Prepared By: Jeannie Chen, Senior Accountant 650-508-6259

Sheila Tioyao, Manager, General Ledger 650-508-7752

Statement of Revenues and Expenses Page 1 of 13

% OF YEAR ELAPSED: 41.7%

MONTH

CURRENT PRIOR CURRENT REVISED % REV APPROVED REVISED % REV

ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Operating Revenues

1 Passenger Fares 1,794,605 7,904,295 7,490,438 7,933,840 94.4 18,945,000 18,945,000 39.5 1

2 Local TDA and STA Funds 3,198,257 16,726,177 15,991,284 16,020,034 99.8 38,448,081 38,448,081 41.6 2

3 Operating Grants 676,336 3,303,864 3,440,546 3,121,883 110.2 6,131,812 6,131,812 56.1 3

4 SMCTA Measure A 634,268 3,861,717 4,811,626 4,811,626 100.0 9,240,000 9,240,000(B)

52.1 4

5 SM County Measure A 416,667 2,125,872 2,083,333 2,083,333 100.0 5,000,000 5,000,000 41.7 5

6 AB434 Funds 50,083 242,500 250,417 250,417 100.0 601,000 601,000 41.7 6

7 Subtotal - Operating Revenues 6,770,216 34,164,426 34,067,645 34,221,132 99.6 78,365,893 78,365,893 43.5 7

8 Other Revenue Sources 8

9 District 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 6,858,534 31,335,600 31,275,934 29,362,667 106.5 77,000,000 77,000,000 40.6 9

10 Investment Interest 97,956 375,234 441,458 379,315 116.4 910,357 910,357 48.5 10

11 Pass through to Other Agencies 10,083 142,412 44,943 50,417 89.1 121,000 121,000 37.1 11

12 Other Interest, Rent & Other Income 562,897 3,083,543 2,877,658 3,247,701 88.6 7,985,257 7,985,257 36.0 12

13 Subtotal - Other Revenues 7,529,470 34,936,789 34,639,993 33,040,100 104.8 86,016,614 86,016,614 40.3 13

14 Total Revenues 14,299,686 69,101,215 68,707,637 67,261,232 102.2 164,382,508 164,382,508 41.8 14

15 Capital Assistance 0 15,791,113 1,761,633 1,761,633 100.0 36,906,869 102,901,693(A)

1.7 15

16 Reserves Programmed for Capital 590,567 6,543,792 2,254,005 2,254,005 100.0 0 5,403,959(A)

41.7 16

17 Total Sources of Funds 14,890,253 91,436,120 72,723,275 71,276,870 102.0 201,289,377 272,688,160 26.7 17

18 18

19 USES OF FUNDS 19

20 Operations 20

21 Motor Bus 6,857,755 41,403,784 40,469,468 45,739,483 88.5 112,268,492 112,271,074 36.0 21

22 A. D. A. Programs 1,340,576 6,041,951 6,837,554 6,957,769 98.3 16,725,800 16,723,218 40.9 22

23 Caltrain 359,919 2,608,333 3,560,573 3,560,573 100.0 6,080,000 6,080,000 58.6 23

24 Other Multi-modal Programs 177,820 1,238,810 878,140 1,573,245 55.8 3,830,170 3,830,170 22.9 24

25 Subtotal - Operating Costs 8,736,070 51,292,878 51,745,735 57,831,070 89.5 138,904,462 138,904,462 37.3 25

26 Other Uses of Funds 26

27 Pass through to Other Agencies 14,347 142,412 49,206 50,036 98.3 141,780 141,780 34.7 27

28 Debt Service 836,304 10,187,015 4,181,519 4,181,519 100.0 21,645,646 21,645,646 19.3 28

29 Fiscal Agent Fees 2,514 7,290 6,071 11,833 51.3 28,399 28,399 21.4 29

30 Land Transfer Interest Expense 0 0 0 0 0 45,716 45,716 0.0 30

31 Subtotal - Other Uses of Funds 853,164 10,336,717 4,236,796 4,243,388 99.8 21,861,541 21,861,541 19.4 31

32 Capital Programs 636,596 22,336,283 4,069,425 4,069,425 100.0 42,403,029 113,801,812(A)

3.6 32

33 Total Uses of Funds 10,225,830 83,965,878 60,051,957 66,143,883 90.8 203,169,032 274,567,815 21.9 33

34 34

35 NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 4,664,423 7,470,243 12,671,319 5,132,987 246.9 (1,879,656) (1,879,656) (674.1) 35

% OF YEAR ELAPSED" provides a general measure for evaluating overall progress against the

annual budget. When comparing it to the amounts shown in the "% REV BUDGET" column,

please note that individual line items reflect variations due to seasonal activities during the year.

(A) - The Revised Budget includes the year end rollover of existing capital projects (Unaudited).

(B) - The Budget includes $500K TA funds from prior year.


YEAR-TO-DATE ANNUAL

NOVEMBER 2015

FISCAL YEAR 2016

SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

12/28/2015 3:26 PM



MONTH ANNUALCURRENT PRIOR CURRENT REVISED % REV APPROVED REVISED % REV


OPERATING REVENUES - MOTOR BUS

1 TOTAL MOTOR BUS FARES 1,724,356 7,545,170 7,141,533 7,589,299 94.1 18,130,000 18,130,000 39.4 1

2 LOCAL (TDA) TRANSIT FUND: 2

3 General Operating Assistance 2,678,644 14,357,756 13,393,218 13,393,218 100.0 32,143,723 32,143,723 41.7 3

4 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE: 4

5 Local STA Operating Assistance 338,463 1,539,216 1,692,315 1,692,315 100.0 4,061,556 4,061,556 41.7 5

6 OPERATING GRANTS 6

7 TOTAL OPERATING GRANTS 582,416 3,074,074 3,121,883 3,121,883 100.0 6,131,812 6,131,812 50.9 7

8 DISTRICT 1/2 CENT SALES TAX: 8

9 General Operating Assistance 1,028,741 12,379,255 12,491,831 17,581,988 71.0 46,135,529 46,138,111 27.1 9

10 Accessibility Fixed Route 63,477 493,267 400,343 468,646 85.4 1,124,750 1,124,750 35.6 10

11 TOTAL 1/2 CENT SALES TAX 1,092,218 12,872,522 12,892,174 18,050,634 71.4 47,260,279 47,262,861 27.3 11

12 INVESTMENT INTEREST INCOME: 12

13 Investment Interest Income 79,197 271,144 357,851 269,781 132.6 647,475 647,475 55.3 13

14 OTHER REVENUE SOURCES: 14

15 Overnight Deposits Interest Income (0) 57 54 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 15

16 Rental Income 125,285 645,550 494,027 535,207 92.3 1,284,497 1,284,497 38.5 16

17 Advertising Income 60,417 380,785 409,271 478,750 85.5 1,149,000 1,149,000 35.6 17

18 Other Income 176,761 717,510 967,142 608,396 159.0 1,460,150 1,460,150 64.2 18

19 TOTAL OTHER REVENUES 362,463 1,743,902 1,870,494 1,622,353 115.3 3,893,647 3,893,647 48.0 19

20 20

21 TOTAL MOTOR BUS 6,857,755 41,403,784 40,469,468 45,739,483 88.5 112,268,492 112,271,074 36.0 21

22 22

23 AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT: 23

24 Passenger Fares Redi-Wheels 70,249 359,125 348,905 344,541 101.3 815,000 815,000 42.8 24

25 Local TDA 4.5 Redi-Wheels 141,880 722,339 709,398 738,148 96.1 1,771,554 1,771,554 40.0 25

26 Local STA - Paratransit 39,271 106,865 196,353 196,353 100.0 471,248 471,248 41.7 26

27 Operating Grants 93,920 229,790 318,663 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 27

28 Sales Tax - District ADA Programs 57,928 0 695,996 1,100,816 63.2 2,412,766 2,410,184 0.0 28

29 Sales Tax - Paratransit Suppl. Coastside 125,688 596,693 646,402 630,146 102.6 1,512,350 1,512,350 42.7 29

30 Interest Income - Paratransit Fund 18,760 104,090 83,607 109,534 76.3 262,882 262,882 31.8 30

31 SMCTA Measure A Redi-Wheels 274,349 1,253,384 1,251,053 1,251,053 100.0 3,080,000 3,080,000 40.6 31

32 SM County Measure A 416,667 2,125,872 2,083,333 2,083,333 100.0 5,000,000 5,000,000 41.7 32

33 Measure M Paratransit 101,865 543,791 503,844 503,843 100.0 1,400,000 1,400,000 36.0 33

34 TOTAL ADA PROGRAMS 1,340,576 6,041,951 6,837,554 6,957,769 98.3 16,725,800 16,723,218 40.9 34

35 35

36 MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT PROGRAMS: 36

37 Transfer from SMCTA for Caltrain 359,919 2,608,333 3,560,573 3,560,573 100.0 6,160,000 6,160,000 57.8 37

38 AB434 Funds - SamTrans Shuttle 50,083 242,500 250,417 250,417 100.0 601,000 601,000 41.7 38

39 Employer SamTrans Shuttle Funds 98,569 795,850 503,320 1,121,504 44.9 2,691,610 2,691,610 18.7 39

40 Sales Tax - SamTrans Shuttle Program 19,850 141,325 64,977 141,900 45.8 340,560 340,560 19.1 40

41 Sales Tax - Gen. Operating Asst. 9,318 59,135 59,426 59,426 100.0 117,000 117,000 50.8 41

42 42

43 TOTAL MULTIMODAL 537,739 3,847,143 4,438,713 5,133,818 86.5 9,910,170 9,910,170 44.8 43

44 44

45 TOTAL REVENUES 8,736,070 51,292,878 51,745,735 57,831,070 89.5 138,904,462 138,904,462 37.3 45




YEAR-TO-DATE

NOVEMBER 2015


STATEMENT OF REVENUES

FISCAL YEAR 2016

12/28/2015 3:26 PM



OPERATING EXPENSES

FISCAL YEAR 2016

NOVEMBER 2015


MONTH

EXPENSES CURRENT PRIOR CURRENT REVISED % REV APPROVED REVISED % REV


DISTRICT OPERATED BUSES

1 Wages & Benefits 2,604,519 22,461,289 21,843,294 22,063,933 99.0 55,439,968 55,417,550 39.4 1

2 . 2

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4 Board of Directors 7,100 109,851 19,914 22,813 87.3 54,750 54,750 36.4 4

5 Contracted Vehicle Maintenance 112,459 468,847 434,094 615,400 70.5 1,476,960 1,476,960 29.4 5

6 Property Maintenance 131,680 406,065 419,814 620,565 67.7 1,242,000 1,489,359 28.2 6

7 Professional Services 194,102 1,036,767 1,238,920 1,875,457 66.1 4,366,600 4,501,100 27.5 7

8 Technical Services 939,841 2,371,097 2,326,287 2,512,025 92.6 6,001,765 6,028,865 38.6 8

9 Other Services 37,541 539,908 342,787 1,237,460 27.7 2,969,903 2,969,903 11.5 9

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11 Materials & Supply: 11

12 Fuel & Lubricants 251,265 2,121,472 1,271,775 2,459,765 51.7 6,332,557 5,903,432 21.5 12

13 Bus Parts & Materials 122,297 733,718 765,182 790,938 96.7 1,898,250 1,898,250 40.3 13

14 Uniforms & Driver Expense 16,072 106,575 91,881 177,204 51.9 457,490 457,490 20.1 14

15 Timetables & Tickets 5,183 62,149 32,286 82,333 39.2 197,600 197,600 16.3 15

16 Office Supplies / Printing 25,499 78,717 58,312 148,957 39.1 357,497 357,497 16.3 16

17 Other Materials & Supply 2,339 56,493 36,334 66,458 54.7 159,500 159,500 22.8 17

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19 Utilities: 19

20 Telecommunications 24,957 136,209 150,732 290,473 51.9 697,134 697,134 21.6 20

21 Other Utilities 93,061 469,229 449,365 475,000 94.6 1,140,000 1,140,000 39.4 21

22 Insurance Costs 215,194 538,259 975,647 1,115,104 87.5 2,676,250 2,676,250 36.5 22

23 Workers' Compensation 290,618 965,924 1,412,072 1,525,900 92.5 3,662,160 3,662,160 38.6 23

24 Taxes & License Fees 38,587 185,962 221,609 322,345 68.7 773,629 773,629 28.6 24

25 Fixed Route Accessibility 63,477 493,267 400,343 468,646 85.4 1,124,750 1,124,750 35.6 25

26 Leases & Rentals 10,402 54,939 56,740 57,957 97.9 139,096 139,096 40.8 26

27 Promotional & Legal Advertising 9,704 86,218 53,854 132,042 40.8 316,900 316,900 17.0 27

28 Training & Business Travel 15,215 120,813 73,292 154,920 47.3 363,145 371,811 19.7 28

29 Dues & Membership 8,947 34,555 40,242 37,204 108.2 89,289 89,289 45.1 29

30 Postage & Other 3,021 21,364 26,502 56,049 47.3 98,013 134,513 19.7 30

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32 Total District Operated Buses 5,223,081 33,659,687 32,741,277 37,308,947 87.8 92,035,207 92,037,789 35.6 32

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34 CONTRACTED BUS SERVICES 34

35 Contracted Urban Bus Service 1,185,260 6,427,907 6,186,156 6,904,958 89.6 16,571,900 16,571,900 37.3 35

36 Other Related Costs 41,153 163,676 211,885 170,888 124.0 410,130 410,130 51.7 36

37 Insurance Costs 229,622 227,871 373,802 272,917 137.0 655,000 655,000 57.1 37

38 Coastside Services 143,796 683,893 734,039 835,750 87.8 2,005,800 2,005,800 36.6 38

39 Redi Coast Non-ADA 16,115 96,383 88,594 100,292 88.3 240,700 240,700 36.8 39

40 Other Related Costs 2,496 31,150 33,776 51,113 66.1 122,670 122,670 27.5 40

41 La Honda - Pescadero 4,463 22,313 22,838 22,971 99.4 55,130 55,130 41.4 41

42 SamCoast - Pescadero 11,812 88,888 74,418 68,819 108.1 165,165 165,165 45.1 42

43 Other Related Cost - SamCoast (42) 2,014 2,683 2,829 94.8 6,790 6,790 39.5 43

44 Total Contracted Bus Service 1,634,675 7,744,096 7,728,191 8,430,535 91.7 20,233,285 20,233,285 38.2 44

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46 TOTAL MOTOR BUS 6,857,755 41,403,784 40,469,468 45,739,483 88.5 112,268,492 112,271,074 36.0 46




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47 AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT PROGRAMS 16,256 47

48 48

49 Elderly & Disabled/Redi-Wheels 420,133 2,554,598 2,235,597 2,836,333 78.8 6,807,200 6,807,200 32.8 49

50 Other Related Costs 248,704 1,052,342 1,535,522 1,342,674 114.4 3,222,406 3,222,406 47.7 50

51 ADA Sedan/Taxi Service 386,238 1,369,654 1,794,114 1,312,833 136.7 3,150,800 3,150,800 56.9 51

52 ADA Accessibility Support 134,334 362,604 437,517 629,942 69.5 1,518,044 1,515,462 28.9 52

53 Coastside ADA Support 125,688 596,693 646,402 630,146 102.6 1,512,350 1,512,350 42.7 53

54 Insurance Costs 25,480 106,061 188,404 205,840 91.5 515,000 515,000 36.6 54

55 TOTAL ADA PROGRAMS 1,340,576 6,041,951 6,837,554 6,957,769 98.3 16,725,800 16,723,218 40.9 55

56 56

57 57

58 MULTIMODAL TRANSIT PROGRAMS 58

59 59

60 CALTRAIN SERVICE 60

61 Peninsula Rail Service 359,919 2,608,333 3,560,573 3,560,573 100.0 6,080,000 6,080,000 58.6 61

62 Total Caltrain Service 359,919 2,608,333 3,560,573 3,560,573 100.0 6,080,000 6,080,000 58.6 62

63 63

64 OTHER SUPPORT 1,513,821 64

65 SamTrans Shuttle Service 168,502 1,179,675 818,715 1,513,821 54.1 3,633,170 3,633,170 22.5 65

66 Bicycle Coordinating Activities 0 0 0 (0) 0.0 25,000 25,000 0.0 66

67 Maintenance Multimodal Facilities 9,318 59,135 59,425 59,425 100.0 172,000 172,000 34.5 67

68 Total Other Support 177,820 1,238,810 878,140 1,573,245 55.8 3,830,170 3,830,170 22.9 68

69 69

70 TOTAL MULTI-MODAL PROGRAMS 537,739 3,847,143 4,438,713 5,133,818 86.5 9,910,170 9,910,170 44.8 70

71 71

72 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,736,070 51,292,878 51,745,735 57,831,070 89.5 138,904,462 138,904,462 37.3 72




YEAR-TO-DATE ANNUAL

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45,739,483

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June

MONTHLY EXPENSES

Budget 11,017,327 7,696,670 11,846,126 7,824,156 7,355,204

Actual 9,610,508 6,333,213 11,269,159 6,398,834 6,857,755

CUMULATIVE EXPENSES

Budget 11,017,327 18,713,997 30,560,123 38,384,279 45,739,483

Actual 9,610,508 15,943,720 27,212,879 33,611,713 40,469,468

Variance - F(U) 1,406,820 2,770,276 3,347,243 4,772,566 5,270,015

Variance % 12.77% 14.80% 10.95% 12.43% 11.52%

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Budget 1,392,064 1,462,328 1,393,823 1,332,333 1,377,222

Actual 1,358,433 1,416,915 1,309,048 1,412,582 1,340,576

CUMULATIVE EXPENSES

Budget 1,392,064 2,854,392 4,248,214 5,580,547 6,957,769

Actual 1,358,433 2,775,348 4,084,396 5,496,978 6,837,554

Variance - F(U) 33,631 79,043 163,819 83,569 120,215

Variance % 2.42% 2.77% 3.86% 1.50% 1.73%

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Budget 2,440,078 2,864,899 3,360,214 3,900,974 5,133,818

Actual 2,298,095 2,829,605 3,360,214 3,900,974 4,438,713

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DESCRIPTION TOTAL INTEREST PREPAID INT INTEREST INTEREST ADJ. INTEREST

INVESTMENT RECEIVABLE RECEIVABLE EARNED RECEIVED RECEIVABLE

11-30-15 10-31-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 11-30-15

RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJ 7,971,286.40 16,426.37 0.00 3,752.97 0.00 (45.10) 20,134.24

LAIF -- CAPITAL PROJ 76,679.99 28.98 0.00 24.36 0.00 0.00 53.34

REIMB SECURITIES -- L76R 88,185,973.39 97,718.73 10,576.92 64,021.70 40,128.45 (652.96) 131,535.94

LAIF -- REIMB FUNDS L76R 28,835,978.87 19,015.46 0.00 10,025.41 0.00 0.00 29,040.87

PARATRANSIT FUNDS 24,936,003.38 32,032.39 3,004.81 17,053.11 17,326.50 (261.45) 34,502.36

LAIF -- PARATRANSIT 5,077,604.89 1,918.86 0.00 1,612.87 0.00 0.00 3,531.73

BANK OF AMERICA 18,591,628.53 0.00 0.00 1,298.57 1,298.57 0.00 0.00

WELLS FARGO 2,007,625.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

US Bank - Custodian account 240,013.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Debt Service Reserves

Held by Trustee: 10,822,890.00 60.29 0.00 0.00 60.29 0.00 0.00

186,745,683.82 167,201.08 13,581.73 97,788.99 58,813.81 (959.51) 218,798.48

NOVEMBER 2015 -- SUMMARY OF INTEREST & CAPITAL GAIN YEAR TO DATE -- SUMMARY

Interest Earned 11/30/15 96,829.48 Interest Earned 446,931.88

Add: Add:

CEO Interest 0.00 CEO Interest

Less: Less:

Trust Fees (513.84) Trust Fees (2,575.67)

Capital Gain(Loss) 2,425.29 Capital Gain(Loss) 3,189.28

Total Interest & Capital Gain(Loss) 98,740.93 Total Interest & Capital Gain(Loss) 447,545.49

Balance Per Ledger as of 11/30/15

Deferred Int Acct. 210852/3 6,626.89

Interest Acct. 409101 440,304.99

Less Trust Fees 530045 (2,575.67)

Gain(Loss) Acct. 405210 3,189.28

447,545.49

INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS

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SETTLE PURCHASE ADJUSTED VALUE MATURITY/CALL INT RATE/ APPL. REC'VBLE INT REC'VBLE EARNED RECEIVED RECEIVED REC'VBLE LESS PREPAID PAR

TYPE OF SECURITY CUSIP # DATE PRICE 06-30-15 11-30-15 DATE RATE DAY DAYS 10-31-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 DATE ADJ. 11-30-15 11-30-15 VALUE

U.S. TREASURY NOTES AND BONDS

US TREASURY NOTE 912828VL1 12-19-13 2,005,781.25 2,005,468.00 2,002,500.00 11-9-15 0.625% 34.7222 8 3,702.45 277.78 3,974.18 (6.05) (0.00) (0.00) 2,000,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 3,799,703.12 3,785,609.52 3,798,662.40 07-31-16 0.500% 52.7778 30 4,776.36 1,583.33 (9.15) 6,350.54 6,350.54 3,800,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 2,199,828.13 2,223,294.48 2,200,859.38 11-9-15 0.500% 30.5556 8 2,805.16 244.44 3,019.02 (30.58) 0.00 0.00 2,200,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828VR8 12-11-14 8,018,125.00 8,022,496.00 8,001,560.00 08-15-16 0.625% 138.8889 30 10,597.83 4,166.67 (90.59) 14,673.91 14,673.91 8,000,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WA4 03-21-14 8,480,410.16 8,522,576.00 8,496,345.00 10-15-16 0.625% 147.5694 30 2,467.55 4,427.08 (72.57) 6,822.06 6,822.06 8,500,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WF3 03-28-14 9,971,093.75 10,025,780.00 9,990,230.00 11-15-16 0.625% 173.6111 30 28,872.28 5,208.33 31,250.00 (83.36) 2,747.25 2,747.25 10,000,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828SM3 03-23-15 4,569,898.24 4,569,720.00 4,547,221.83 3-31-17 1.000% 125.9722 30 3,965.03 3,779.17 (61.96) 7,682.24 7,682.24 4,535,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WD8 10-13-15 7,761,960.94 7,761,960.94 7,708,724.10 10-31-18 1.250% 267.3611 30 264.42 8,020.83 (88.13) 8,197.12 8,197.12 7,700,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828ST8 03-25-15 7,848,466.80 7,832,211.90 7,822,093.25 4-30-19 1.250% 272.5694 30 269.57 8,177.08 (89.85) 8,356.80 8,356.80 7,850,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828F62 09-08-15 6,124,542.97 6,167,276.90 6,105,721.80 10-31-19 1.500% 254.1667 30 251.37 7,625.00 (83.79) 7,792.58 7,792.58 6,100,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828UQ1 1109-15 4,342,078.13 4,343,279.60 4,343,279.60 02-29-20 1.250% 152.7778 22 0.00 10,576.92 3,361.11 (36.93) 13,901.10 3,324.18 4,400,000.00

70.40%

GOVERNMENT BONDS

FFCB 31331H5L7 5-11-07 1,020,404.50 977,352.40 954,477.35 12-29-15 6.125% 161.6319 30 19,719.10 4,848.96 24,568.06 24,568.06 950,000

FNMA 3135G0VA8 5-15-13 15,026,145.00 15,020,805.00 15,008,880.00 03-30-16 0.500% 208.3333 30 6,458.33 6,250.00 12,708.33 12,708.33 15,000,000

FNMA 3135G0XP3 12-10-13 4,979,900.00 4,998,765.00 4,995,105.00 07-05-16 0.375% 52.0833 30 6,041.67 1,562.50 - 7,604.17 7,604.17 5,000,000

FNMA 3135G0YE7 03-07-14 5,009,800.00 5,012,055.00 4,999,400.00 08-26-16 0.625% 86.8056 30 5,642.36 2,604.17 8,246.53 8,246.53 5,000,000

28.07%

FEDERAL AGENCY COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATION

FNMA 3136ANJY4 4-30-15 616,097.80 614,551.21 612,097.06 04-01-18 1.550% 26.2639 30 787.92 787.92 787.92 787.92 787.92 610,000

FANNIE MEA 3136AQDQ0 10-30-15 808,011.12 808,011.12 802,176.00 09-01-19 1.646% 36.5778 30 1,097.33 1,097.33 1,097.33 1,097.33 1,097.33 800,000

1.53%

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

86,540.27 86,540.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0

LAIF 28,835,978.87 28,835,978.87 28,835,978.87 19,015.46 10,025.41 29,040.87 29,040.87 28,835,978.87

MATURED/CALLED

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 (2,199,828.13) (2,199,828.13) (2,200,859.38) 11-9-15 (2,200,000.00)

US TREASURY NOTE 912828VL1 12-19-13 (2,005,781.25) (2,005,468.00) (2,002,500.00) 11-9-15 (2,000,000.00)

TOTAL LAIF 28,835,978.87 28,835,978.87 28,835,978.87

TOTAL A/C 121100 & 112010 88,376,637.53 88,485,916.94 88,185,973.39 88,245,000.98

TOTAL 88,376,637.53 88,485,916.94 88,185,973.39 97,718.73 10,576.92 64,021.70 40,128.45 (652.96) 131,535.94 120,959.01 88,245,000

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ORIGINAL GASB 31 MARKET INTEREST PREPAID INTEREST INTEREST INTEREST INT REC'VBLE

SETTLE PURCHASE ADJUSTED VALUE MATURITY INT RATE/ APPL. REC'VBLE INT REC'VBLE EARNED RECEIVED REC'VBLE LESS PREPAID PAR

TYPE OF SECURITY CUSIP # DATE PRICE 06-30-15 11-30-15 DATE RATE DAY DAYS 10-31-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 ADJ. 11-30-15 11-30-15 VALUE


US TREASURY NOTE 912828VG2 12-30-13 7,889,816.35 7,914,852.00 7,901,264.00 06-15-16 0.500% 109.7222 30 15,042.47 3,291.67 (45.10) 18,289.04 18,289.04 7,900,000

GOVERNMENT BONDS

HOUSING URBAN DEVEL 911759EB0 12-23-08 72,572.73 70,007.00 70,022.40 08-01-17 7.908% 15.3767 30 1,383.90 461.30 1,845.20 1,845.20 70,000

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FIRST AMER US TREASURY MM 31846V534 105,681.00 105,681.00 105,681.00 0.00 0.00

LAIF 76,679.99 76,679.99 76,679.99 28.98 24.36 53.34 53.34 76,680

TOTAL LAIF 76,679.99 76,679.99 76,679.99

TOTAL A/C 121100 & 112010 7,962,389.08 7,984,859.00 7,971,286.40

TOTAL 7,962,389.08 7,984,859.00 7,971,286.40 16,426.37 0.00 3,752.97 0.00 (45.10) 20,134.24 20,134.24 7,970,000

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TYPE OF SECURITY CUSIP # DATE PRICE 06-30-15 11-30-15 DATE RATE DAY DAYS 10-31-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 11-30-15 DATE ADJ. 11-30-15 11-30-15 VALUE


US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 3,899,695.32 3,905,537.23 3,898,627.20 07-31-16 0.500% 54.1667 30 4,927.67 1,625.00 (35.01) 6,517.66 6,517.66 3,900,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 849,933.59 851,511.77 850,332.03 07-31-16 0.500% 11.8056 8 1,074.37 94.44 1,166.44 (2.37) (0.00) (0.00) 850,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WA4 03-21-14 5,487,324.22 5,514,608.00 5,497,635.00 10-15-16 0.625% 95.4861 30 1,596.65 2,864.58 (46.95) 4,414.28 4,414.28 5,500,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WF3 03-28-14 4,985,546.88 5,012,890.00 4,995,115.00 11-15-16 0.625% 86.8056 30 14,436.14 2,604.17 15,625.00 (41.68) 1,373.63 1,373.63 5,000,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828SC5 03-19-14 4,218,225.00 4,223,297.40 4,204,594.80 01-31-17 0.875% 102.0833 30 9,287.36 3,062.50 (66.57) 12,283.29 12,283.29 4,200,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WD8 10-13-15 2,721,726.56 2,721,726.56 2,703,059.10 10-31-18 1.250% 93.7500 30 92.72 2,812.50 (30.91) 2,874.31 2,874.31 2,700,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828F62 09-09-15 2,008,046.88 2,022,058.00 2,001,876.00 10-31-19 1.500% 83.3333 30 82.42 2,500.00 (27.47) 2,554.95 2,554.95 2,000,000

US TREASURY NOTE 912828UQ1 11-09-15 1,233,544.92 1,233,886.25 1,233,886.25 02-29-20 1.250% 43.4028 22 0.00 3,004.81 954.86 (10.49) 3,949.18 944.37 1,250,000

FEDERAL AGENCY COLLETERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATION

FNMA 3136ANJY4 4-30-15 171,699.39 171,268.37 170,584.43 04-01-18 1.550% 7.3194 30 219.58 219.58 219.58 219.58 219.58 170,000

FANIE MAE 3136AQDQ0 10-30-15 232,303.20 232,303.20 230,625.60 09-01-19 1.646% 10.5161 30 315.48 315.48 315.48 315.48 315.48 230,000

1.63%

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS `

47,791.81 0.00 47,791.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0

CASH INVESTMENT

LAIF 5,077,604.89 5,077,604.89 5,077,604.89 1,918.86 0.00 1,612.87 3,531.73 3,531.73 5,077,605

MATURED/CALLED

US TREASURY NOTE 912828WX4 08-27-14 (849,933.59) (851,511.77) (850,332.03) 10-30-15 (850,000.00)

TOTAL LAIF 5,077,604.89 5,077,604.89 5,077,604.89

TOTAL A/C 122010 24,958,112.37 25,037,575.00 24,936,003.38

TOTAL 26,657,979.55 26,740,598.55 26,636,667.44 32,032.39 3,004.81 17,053.11 17,326.50 0.00 (261.45) 34,502.36 31,497.55 24,950,000.00

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BUDGET AMENDMENTS

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1/2 CENT SALES TAX RECEIPTS AND PROJECTIONS

FY 2016

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Approved Budget Receipts Over/(Under) Current

Date Amount Revised Date Amount Budget/Projection Projection

FY2015:

1st Quarter 17,150,000 18,235,600 19,885,600 1,650,000 19,885,600

2nd Quarter 18,405,000 20,319,400 22,628,025 2,308,625 22,628,025

3rd Quarter 17,500,000 17,500,000 18,198,785 698,785 18,198,785

4th Quarter 18,945,000 18,945,000 4th Quarter 20,262,315 1,317,315 20,262,315

FY2015 Total 72,000,000 75,000,000 FY2015 Total 80,974,725 5,974,725 80,974,725

FY2016

Jul. 15 5,390,000 Sep. 15 5,856,200 466,200 5,390,000

Aug. 15 5,390,000 Oct. 15 5,856,200 466,200 5,390,000

Sep. 15 6,827,333 Nov. 15 7,808,200 980,867 6,827,333

3 Months Total 17,607,333 0 19,520,600 1,913,267 17,607,333

Oct. 15 5,877,667 Dec. 15 5,877,667

Nov. 15 5,877,667 Jan. 16 5,877,667

Dec. 15 7,140,467 Feb. 16 7,140,467

6 Months Total 36,503,134 0 19,520,600 1,913,267 36,503,134

Jan. 16 5,544,000 Mar. 16 5,544,000

Feb. 16 6,079,920 Apr. 16 6,079,920

Mar. 16 7,542,920 May 16 7,542,920

9 Months Total 55,669,974 0 19,520,600 1,913,267 55,669,974

Apr. 16 6,884,826 Jun. 16 6,884,826

May 16 6,997,760 Jul. 16 6,997,760

Jun. 16 7,447,440 Aug. 16 7,447,440

FY2016 Total 77,000,000 0 FY2016 Total 19,520,600 1,913,267 77,000,000

18,073,533 1st Quarter

13,202,401 2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

31,275,934 YTD Actual Per Statement of Revenues & Expenses

NOVEMBER 2015

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FINANCE ITEM # 3

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: April Chan

Chief Officer, Planning, Grants and the Transportation Authority

SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE PROPOSITION 1B

TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS

ACTION

Staff proposes the Finance Committee recommend the Board authorize the General

Manager/CEO, or his designee, to submit grant applications, with concurrent Letter of

No Prejudice (LONP) requests, to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency

Services (Cal OES) and to file and execute certifications, assurances and other

documentation as required to receive $1,106,406 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/2016

Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP) funds from the State for

transportation security projects.

SIGNIFICANCE

Cal OES requires eligible recipients of Proposition 1B CTSGP funds to submit resolutions

approved by their governing bodies that authorize the designated agency officer(s) to

execute any action necessary for the processing of applications associated with the

programming and receipt of funds. Approval of this item will meet Cal OES’s CTSGP

funding requirement. The FY2015/2016 program is the last year SamTrans can apply for

funds as the Proposition 1B program is coming to an end.

In the event the State Controller is unable to sell a sufficient amount of bonds to fund all

Proposition 1B capital projects around the State, including San Mateo County Transit

District (District) projects, the District will request a LONP to enable work to proceed

utilizing District funds, which would then be reimbursed once bond proceeds become

available.

BUDGET IMPACT

There is no budget impact related to this action. Projects proposed to be funded with

Proposition 1B CTSGP funds may include fencing, emergency communications

equipment, and the installation of closed circuit television cameras. These projects will

be vetted through the upcoming FY2017 Capital Budget development cycle.

Staff expects the projects selected through this process will be funded with 100 percent

Proposition 1B CTSGP monies as these grant funds do not require a local match.

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BACKGROUND

The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality and Port Security Bond Act of 2006,

otherwise known as Proposition 1B, was approved by California voters on

November 7, 2006. Proposition 1B includes a funding program specifically for transit

safety and security projects, known as the CTSGP. The State Controller develops a list of

eligible transit operators and the amount of funds that each operator is eligible to

receive on an annual basis. Funding allocations are contingent on bond sales and it

has historically taken over one year to receive funds once an allocation request has

been submitted to the State.

Board authorization for the filing of applications by the agency’s appointed agent is a

Cal OES requirement. To allow greater flexibility, Cal OES does not require applicants to

list each project on their governing body resolutions. The District's certified resolution will

be filed with Cal OES after adoption by the Board.

Prepared by: Peter Skinner, Manager, Grants and Fund Programming 650-622-7818

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

* * *

AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE PROPOSITION 1B

TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS

WHEREAS, the California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP) is a program for

capital security and safety projects that is part of the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction,

Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006, otherwise known as Proposition 1B,

which was approved by California voters on November 7, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the CTSGP is administered by the California Governor's Office of

Emergency Services (Cal OES); and

WHEREAS, the State Controller develops an annual list with the amounts that

each eligible project sponsor is programmed to receive; and

WHEREAS, Cal OES requires all eligible recipients of CTSGP funds to submit

resolutions approved by their governing bodies that authorize appointed agents to

take any actions necessary for the processing of applications; and

WHEREAS, due to a lack of available bond funding for new projects, the State

Controller’s Office may be unable to allocate CTSGP funds in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 672, signed by the Governor on October 11, 2009,

authorizes approval of a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP), which allow an eligible

applicant to expend its own funds to proceed with work on CTSGP-eligible project and

be reimbursed once CTSGP funds are available; and

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transit District (District) is on a list of eligible

applicants for CTSGP funds; and

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WHEREAS, the General Manager/CEO recommends, and the Finance

Committee concurs, that the Board provide the General Manager/CEO, or his

designee, the authorization to submit applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 CTSGP funds,

with concurrent LONP and to file and execute certifications and assurances and any

other documentation required by Cal OES.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the District,

hereby:

1. Authorizes the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to file applications

and concurrent LONPs with Cal OES for FY2016 Proposition 1B CTSGP

funds; and

2. Authorizes the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to take such other

actions as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution, including

executing any agreements, certifications and assurances or other

documentation that may be required to receive the funds.


vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:


ATTEST:

District Secretary

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FINANCE ITEM # 4

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: April Chan


SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FACEBOOK, INC. TO

PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR COMPLETION OF A DUMBARTON

TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY AND AMEND TO INCREASE THE

FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016 CAPITAL BUDGET BY A CORRESPONDING

$1 MILLION

ACTION

Staff proposes the Committee recommend the Board :

1. Authorize the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to execute a funding

agreement with Facebook, Inc. to receive $1 million to complete a

Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Plan (Plan) to study various mobility

options and develop a phased program of proposed infrastructure and

operational improvements to enhance mobility between the fast-growing

Alameda and San Mateo counties along the Dumbarton Corridor; and

2. Increase the FY2016 Capital Budget by $1 million to accept the funds and

provide the budget authority to complete the Plan.

SIGNIFICANCE

The purpose of the Plan is to study and develop a phased program of infrastructure

and operational improvements to enhance multi-modal mobility between the fast-

growing Alameda and San Mateo counties. The improvements would be phased

over time as funding becomes available. As such, the Plan will identify short- and

long-term objectives that focus on the ultimate vision for an enhanced multi-modal

corridor.

The Plan’s Project Area is the Dumbarton corridor, connecting Alameda and

San Mateo counties and touching communities in cities including Redwood City,

Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto on the west side of the corridor, and Newark,

Union City, and Fremont on the east. The study will also look at transportation

connections to Palo Alto and other jurisdictions in Santa Clara County. The study will

focus on mainline improvements to State Route 84/Dumbarton Bridge and the

Dumbarton rail corridor, as well as the arterial and highway networks that serve

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these facilities on both sides of the Bay.

The San Mateo County Transit District (District) will be the primary lead for

development of the Plan, working collaboratively with project partners including

Facebook, San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), Alameda County

Transportation Commission (ACTC), and Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District. The

District will engage with the cities in the corridor as major stakeholders in the project.

BUDGET IMPACT

The cost of completing the Plan is estimated at $1 million. The FY2016 Capital

Budget will need to be increased by $1 million to accept the funds from Facebook

and provide the budget authority to complete the Plan, as shown in Attachment A.

BACKGROUND

Though the TA financed the purchase of the Dumbarton rail corridor in 1994, the

District is the owner of record of the asset. The TA, along with the Metropolitan

Transportation Commission, ACTC, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation

Authority funded an effort to complete an environmental review process to develop

passenger rail service on the Dumbarton rail bridge. However, due to the cost of

the project alternatives, and insufficient resources to fund them, the environmental

review process was put on hold in 2014.

In light of the traffic congestion and continued growth in the corridor, there have

been efforts to push for studying transportation alternatives and options to connect

Alameda and San Mateo Counties in the near or long term. The District and ACTC

have embarked on an effort to secure transportation grant funds, and Facebook

has offered to provide funding to help expedite the planning process.

Prepared By: April Chan, Chief Officer, Planning, Grants and

the Transportation Authority

650-508-6228

ATTACHMENT A

FEDERAL STATE OTHER DIS. SALES TAX

1 REVENUE VEHICLES REPLACEMENT

1.1 Replacement Buses (Gillig) Replace 60 2003 Gillig Low-Floor buses at the end of their useful

lives $ 30,203,000 $ 32,823,000 $ 24,096,385 8,726,615$ 6,914,860$ 1,811,755$ -$ -$

1.2 Replacement Buses (NABI) Replace 55 2002 NABI buses at the end of their useful lives

$ 47,800,000 $ 48,972,000 $ 24,096,385 24,875,615$ 20,157,040$ 4,718,575$ -$ -$

1.3 Replacement (10)

Paratransit Minivans

Replace 10 2011 El Dorado Amerivans at the end of their useful lives

$ 647,000 647,000$ 530,540$ -$ -$ 116,460$

1.4 Replacement (9) Paratransit

Cutaways

Replace 9 2009 El Dorado Cutaways at the end of their useful lives

$ 1,062,500 1,062,500$ 871,250$ -$ -$ 191,250$

Subtotal 35,311,730$ 28,473,690$ 6,530,330$ -$ 307,710$

2 REVENUE VEHICLE SUPPORT

2.1 Major Bus Components Annual funding for procurement of bus parts $ 766,000 766,000$ -$ -$ -$ 766,000$

2.2 Maintenance Equipment Replacement of maintenance support equipment at the end of its

useful life $ 60,000 60,000$ -$ -$ -$ 60,000$

2.3 Non-Revenue Service

Support Vehicles

Replace 15 non-revenue service support vehicles that have reached

the end of their useful lives $ 371,000 371,000$ 296,800$ -$ -$ 74,200$

2.4 Bike Rack Replace the fleets bike rack capacity from two to three bikes per bus

$ 422,600 224,300$ 198,300$ -$ -$ -$ 224,300$

Subtotal 1,421,300$ 198,300$ 296,800$ -$ -$ 1,124,500$

3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

3.1 Technology Refresh Project Replace and upgrade servers and out of warranty printers, copiers,

fax machines and scanners. $ 957,000 957,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 957,000$

3.2 TransitSafe Upgrade Replace the existing TransitSafe software system which will become

obsolete. The software reports, tracks and anlyzes a wide variety of

data from customer service requests, incidents and more. $ 178,000 178,000$ -$ -$ -$ 178,000$

3.3 MobileView Enhancement Enhance the existing Fixed-Route Mobile View Video Surveillance

System to allow real time surveillance on all fleet vehicles

$ 690,499 690,499$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 690,499$

Subtotal 1,825,499$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,825,499$

4 PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT

4.1 Youth Mobility Management

Plan

Evaluate and study the youth market

$ 150,000 150,000$ -$ -$ -$ 150,000$

4.2 Capital Program and

Project Development

Capitalized funds for annual program development including but not

limited to plans, budgets, programs, funding strategies, and

preliminary engineering

$ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$


Amended Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget

# PROJECT TITLE PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining

FUNDING SOURCESOriginal

Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15

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ATTACHMENT A





Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining


Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15

4.3 Capital Program

Management

Capitalized funds for program and project controls support, including

monitoring project performance and delivery

$ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

4.4 Dumbarton Transportation

Corridor Study

A study on various mobility options between Alameda and San Mateo

counties in the Dumbarton Corridor

$ 1,000,000 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ A

4.5 Bike and Pedestrian

Environmental Review

Along the Dumbarton Rail

Corridor

Complete the environmental review process for a bike and pedestrain

trail along the Dumbarton Rail Corridor

$ 700,000 700,000$ 700,000$ A

Subtotal 2,350,000$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$ 650,000$

5 FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Maintenance & Operating

Facility Pavement Rehab:

NB & SB Concrete Rehab

Rehab pavement at North and South Bases to bring the pavement to

a state of good repair

23,000$ 23,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 23,000$

5.2 Facilities Smaller Projects Facility maintenance/Improvement Account 282,000$ 282,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 282,000$

5.3 Lighting Upgrade at North

Base and South Base

Replace lighting fixtures for more energy efficient and environmental

friendlier LED lights at North Base and South Base

$ 1,428,000 843,500$ 584,500$ -$ -$ -$ 843,500$

5.4 Central Heating, Ventilation

& Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Maintenance at Central

Conduct basic repair and maintenance of existing HVAC system that

has reached the end of its useful life

$ 41,000 41,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 41,000$

Subtotal 1,189,500$ 584,500$ -$ -$ -$ 1,189,500$

6 SAFETY AND SECURITY

6.1 CCTV Improvements,

Central Office and Bus

Bases

Project would install cameras at Central, South Base and North Base

to enhance the safety and security of our customers and employees

$ 1,000,000 $ 1,325,000 1,000,000$ 325,000$ -$ -$ 176,049$ -$ 148,951$

6.2 Dumbarton Corridor Right

of Way Fencing

Project will install vandal resistant fencing at key locations along the

Dumbarton Rail Corridor to deter trespassing, illegal dumping and

homeless encampments $ 4,500,000 $ 680,000 1,430,000$ 2,390,000$ -$ 1,430,000$ -$ -$

6.3 Central Office Access

Control Improvements

Project will improve the security at Central with significant upgrades

to the card controlled door systems $ 1,010,000 $ 2,183,000 $ 1,125,000 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

6.4 Industrial Waste Line

Assessment

Project will assess the condition of an industrial wast line that is found

to have a leak in the drainage pipe $ 75,000 75,000$ -$ -$ -$ 75,000$

Subtotal 1,830,000$ 2,390,000$ -$ 1,606,049$ -$ 223,951$

7 OTHER

7.1 Contingency

Annual set-aside for unforeseen and emergency capital expenditures $ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

Subtotal 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

GRAND TOTAL FOR SAMTRANS 44,178,029$ 3,172,800$ 28,770,490$ 8,136,379$ 1,000,000$ 5,571,160$

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ATTACHMENT A





Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining


Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15

NOTES:

* The proposed FY2016 budget includes, distributed across the program of projects, $965K in administrative overhead funds to help support the capital program

A) Recollectible project funded by Facebook

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

***

AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FACEBOOK, INC. TO ALLOW COMPLETION

OF A DUMBARTON TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY AND AMENDING

THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016 CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCREASE BY $1,000,000

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transit District (District) is the owner of record of

the Dumbarton Rail Corridor, which connects the San Mateo County cities of

Redwood City, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto to the west, with the Alameda County

cities of Newark, Fremont and Union City to the east, across the Dumbarton Rail Bridge;

and

WHEREAS, there have been efforts to push for studying transportation alternatives

and options that can be implemented in the near or long term to alleviate the

congestion in the Dumbarton transportation corridor due to existing traffic congestion

and continued growth in the area; and

WHEREAS, the District and Alameda County Transportation Commission have

embarked on an effort to secure transportation grant funds to study transportation

alternatives and options, and Facebook has offered to provide $1 million to help

expedite the planning process; and

WHEREAS, the $1 million in funding from Facebook is proposed to be included in

the FY2016 Capital Budget to fund District costs related to the efforts described above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the District

hereby authorizes the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to execute a funding

agreement with Facebook under which Facebook will provide, and the District will

receive, $1 million to be used to complete a Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Plan to

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study various mobility options and develop a phased program of proposed

infrastructure and operational improvements that enhance mobility between the fast-

growing Alameda and San Mateo Counties along the Dumbarton transportation

corridor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY2016 Capital Budget is increased by $1 million

to provide the District with budget authority to accept the funds and complete the

proposed study.


vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:


ATTEST:

District Secretary

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FINANCE ITEM # 5

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: April Chan


SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FACEBOOK, INC. TO PROVIDE

RESOURCES FOR THE DISTRICT TO SERVE AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD FOR

A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT ALONG THE DUMBARTON RAIL

CORRIDOR WEST ALIGNMENT AND AMEND TO INCREASE THE FISCAL YEAR

(FY) 2016 CAPITAL BUDGET BY A CORRESPONDING $700,000

ACTION

Staff proposes the Committee recommend the Board:

1. Authorize the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to execute a funding

agreement with Facebook, Inc. to receive up to $700,000 to serve as the lead

agency to complete the environmental review process for a bicycle and

pedestrian trail along the west alignment of the Dumbarton rail corridor; and

2. Increase the FY2016 Capital Budget by $700,000 to accept the funds and

provide the budget authority to complete the proposed work.

SIGNIFICANCE

Facebook is exploring the possibility of constructing of a bicycle and pedestrian trail

(Dumbarton Trail) within portions of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor right of way owned by

the San Mateo County Transit District (District). The Dumbarton Trail would be located in

the cities of Redwood City, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto in San Mateo County. This

project would be subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA).

Under CEQA, either an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) or a more

intensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will need to be completed to address any

potential environmental impacts of a new Dumbarton Trail. An IS/MND is a concise

document that can be used when a project clearly has no significant environmental

effect; however, a more extensive EIR must be prepared when there is substantial

evidence in the record that supports a fair argument that significant effects may arise

from the project.

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Staff will work with Facebook and environmental consultants to determine the level of

environmental review required for the proposed project. If an EIR is required, then cost

of such an effort is estimated at $700,000, whereas cost for an IS/MND would be lower.

Because the District is the owner of record of the right of way where the Dumbarton

Trail is potentially to be constructed, the District must serve as the environmental lead.

The current effort to be undertaken by the District is limited only to environmental

review. Should the project move beyond this phase, the District and Facebook will

determine the appropriate party to complete the design and construction, and any

ongoing maintenance of the trail. Any work beyond the environmental review will be

subject to additional Board approval.

BUDGET IMPACT

The cost of environmental study of a potential Dumbarton Trail is estimated at up to

$700,000, depending on the level of review required, as described above. The FY2016

Capital Budget will be increased $700,000 to accept the funds from Facebook and

provide the budget authority to complete the environmental study, as shown in

Attachment A.

BACKGROUND

Though the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) financed the purchase of

the Dumbarton rail corridor in 1994, the District is the owner of record of the asset. The

TA, along with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Alameda County

Transportation Commission, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority funded

an effort to complete an environmental review process to develop passenger rail

service on the Dumbarton rail bridge. However, due to the cost of the project

alternatives, and insufficient resources to fund them, the environmental review process

was put on hold in 2014.

Facebook is exploring options for increasing mobility within the vicinity of its Menlo Park

campus. Facebook reached out to the District about the possibility of utilizing a

portion of the Dumbarton rail right of way to construct a facility for this purpose, and

requested the District, as the owner of the right of way, to conduct environmental

review of a bike a pedestrian trail along the right of way before the project proceeds

further.

The District can lead the environmental effort on behalf of Facebook, which would fully

reimburse the District for any consultant and staff costs. Furthermore, in conducting this

work, the District would ensure that any potential rail service along the District-owned

right of way would not be compromised by construction and use of a new Dumbarton

Trail.

Prepared By: April Chan, Chief Officer, Planning, Grants and the

Transportation Authority

650-508-6228

ATTACHMENT A


1 REVENUE VEHICLES REPLACEMENT

1.1 Replacement Buses (Gillig) Replace 60 2003 Gillig Low-Floor buses at the end of their useful

lives $ 30,203,000 $ 32,823,000 $ 24,096,385 8,726,615$ 6,914,860$ 1,811,755$ -$ -$

1.2 Replacement Buses (NABI) Replace 55 2002 NABI buses at the end of their useful lives

$ 47,800,000 $ 48,972,000 $ 24,096,385 24,875,615$ 20,157,040$ 4,718,575$ -$ -$

1.3 Replacement (10)

Paratransit Minivans

Replace 10 2011 El Dorado Amerivans at the end of their useful lives

$ 647,000 647,000$ 530,540$ -$ -$ 116,460$

1.4 Replacement (9) Paratransit

Cutaways

Replace 9 2009 El Dorado Cutaways at the end of their useful lives

$ 1,062,500 1,062,500$ 871,250$ -$ -$ 191,250$

Subtotal 35,311,730$ 28,473,690$ 6,530,330$ -$ 307,710$

2 REVENUE VEHICLE SUPPORT

2.1 Major Bus Components Annual funding for procurement of bus parts $ 766,000 766,000$ -$ -$ -$ 766,000$

2.2 Maintenance Equipment Replacement of maintenance support equipment at the end of its

useful life $ 60,000 60,000$ -$ -$ -$ 60,000$

2.3 Non-Revenue Service

Support Vehicles

Replace 15 non-revenue service support vehicles that have reached

the end of their useful lives $ 371,000 371,000$ 296,800$ -$ -$ 74,200$

2.4 Bike Rack Replace the fleets bike rack capacity from two to three bikes per bus

$ 422,600 224,300$ 198,300$ -$ -$ -$ 224,300$

Subtotal 1,421,300$ 198,300$ 296,800$ -$ -$ 1,124,500$

3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

3.1 Technology Refresh Project Replace and upgrade servers and out of warranty printers, copiers,

fax machines and scanners. $ 957,000 957,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 957,000$

3.2 TransitSafe Upgrade Replace the existing TransitSafe software system which will become

obsolete. The software reports, tracks and anlyzes a wide variety of

data from customer service requests, incidents and more. $ 178,000 178,000$ -$ -$ -$ 178,000$

3.3 MobileView Enhancement Enhance the existing Fixed-Route Mobile View Video Surveillance

System to allow real time surveillance on all fleet vehicles

$ 690,499 690,499$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 690,499$

Subtotal 1,825,499$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,825,499$

4 PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT

4.1 Youth Mobility Management

Plan

Evaluate and study the youth market

$ 150,000 150,000$ -$ -$ -$ 150,000$

4.2 Capital Program and

Project Development

Capitalized funds for annual program development including but not

limited to plans, budgets, programs, funding strategies, and

preliminary engineering

$ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining


Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15




Page 1 of 3

ATTACHMENT A


Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining


Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15




4.3 Capital Program

Management

Capitalized funds for program and project controls support, including

monitoring project performance and delivery

$ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

4.4 Dumbarton Transportation

Corridor Study

A study on various mobility options between Alameda and San Mateo

counties in the Dumbarton Corridor

$ 1,000,000 1,000,000$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$ A -$

4.5 Bike and Pedestrian

Environmental Review

Along the Dumbarton Rail

Corridor

Complete the environmental review process for a bike and pedestrain

trail along the Dumbarton Rail Corridor

$ 700,000 700,000$ 700,000$ A

Subtotal 2,350,000$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$ 650,000$

5 FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Maintenance & Operating

Facility Pavement Rehab:

NB & SB Concrete Rehab

Rehab pavement at North and South Bases to bring the pavement to

a state of good repair

23,000$ 23,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 23,000$

5.2 Facilities Smaller Projects Facility maintenance/Improvement Account 282,000$ 282,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 282,000$

5.3 Lighting Upgrade at North

Base and South Base

Replace lighting fixtures for more energy efficient and environmental

friendlier LED lights at North Base and South Base

$ 1,428,000 843,500$ 584,500$ -$ -$ -$ 843,500$

5.4 Central Heating, Ventilation

& Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Maintenance at Central

Conduct basic repair and maintenance of existing HVAC system that

has reached the end of its useful life

$ 41,000 41,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 41,000$

Subtotal 1,189,500$ 584,500$ -$ -$ -$ 1,189,500$

6 SAFETY AND SECURITY

6.1 CCTV Improvements,

Central Office and Bus

Bases

Project would install cameras at Central, South Base and North Base

to enhance the safety and security of our customers and employees

$ 1,000,000 $ 1,325,000 1,000,000$ 325,000$ -$ -$ 176,049$ -$ 148,951$

6.2 Dumbarton Corridor Right

of Way Fencing

Project will install vandal resistant fencing at key locations along the

Dumbarton Rail Corridor to deter trespassing, illegal dumping and

homeless encampments $ 4,500,000 $ 680,000 1,430,000$ 2,390,000$ -$ 1,430,000$ -$ -$

6.3 Central Office Access

Control Improvements

Project will improve the security at Central with significant upgrades

to the card controlled door systems $ 1,010,000 $ 2,183,000 $ 1,125,000 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

6.4 Industrial Waste Line

Assessment

Project will assess the condition of an industrial wast line that is found

to have a leak in the drainage pipe $ 75,000 75,000$ -$ -$ -$ 75,000$

Subtotal 1,830,000$ 2,390,000$ -$ 1,606,049$ -$ 223,951$

7 OTHER

7.1 Contingency

Annual set-aside for unforeseen and emergency capital expenditures $ 250,000 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

Subtotal 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$

GRAND TOTAL FOR SAMTRANS 44,178,029$ 3,172,800$ 28,770,490$ 8,136,379$ 1,000,000$ 5,571,160$

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ATTACHMENT A


Revised

Estimated

Project Cost

Previously

Budgeted

FY2016 Budget

RequestRemaining


Estimated

Project Cost in

FY15




NOTES:

* The proposed FY2016 budget includes, distributed across the program of projects, $965K in administrative overhead funds to help support the capital program

A) Recollectible project funded by Facebook

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

***

AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FACEBOOK, INC. TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO

SERVE AS ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD FOR A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT ALONG

THE DUMBARTON RAIL CORRIDOR WEST ALIGNMENT AND AMENDING THE

FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016 CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCREASE BY $700,000

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transit District (District) is the owner of record of

the Dumbarton Rail Corridor, which connects the San Mateo County cities of

Redwood City, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto to the west, with the Alameda County

cities of Newark, Fremont and Union City to the east, across the Dumbarton Rail Bridge;

and

WHEREAS, Facebook, Inc. is exploring possibilities for increasing mobility options

within the vicinity of its Menlo Park campus and reached out to the District about the

possibility of utilizing a portion of the Dumbarton rail right of way in San Mateo County to

construct a pedestrian and bicycle facility (Dumbarton Trail); and

WHEREAS, Facebook requested the District, as the owner of the right of way, to

conduct environmental review before a potential Dumbarton Trail project proceeds

further; and

WHEREAS, the District can lead the environmental effort of the Dumbarton Trail

on behalf of Facebook, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the California

Environmental Quality Act and that the project would not preclude use of the right of

way for passenger rail transport in the future; and

WHEREAS, Facebook would fully reimburse the District for all consultant and staff

costs associated with environmental review efforts, and the District would conduct this

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work to ensure any potential rail service along the District-owned Dumbarton right of

way would not be compromised in the future; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the environmental effort, including District project

management costs, is estimated at $700,000 or less; and

WHEREAS, the $700,000 in funding from Facebook is proposed to be included in

the FY2016 Capital Budget to reimburse District costs related to the efforts described

above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the District

hereby authorizes the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to execute a funding

agreement with Facebook under which Facebook will provide, and the District will

receive, up to $700,000 to fund the District serving as the lead agency to complete the

environmental review process for a bicycle and pedestrian trail along the west

alignment of the Dumbarton rail corridor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY2016 Capital Budget is increased by $700,000

to provide the District with budget authority to accept the funds and complete the

proposed environmental effort.


vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:


ATTEST:

District Secretary

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FINANCE ITEM # 6

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO

FROM: Gigi Harrington David Olmeda

Deputy CEO Chief Operating Officer, Bus

SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ACTION

Staff proposes the Finance Committee recommend the Board:

1. Award an open-market, negotiated contract to City Mechanical, Inc. (City) of

Hercules, CA, to provide plumbing maintenance services.

2. Authorize the General Manager/CEO or his designee to execute a contract with

City in full conformity with the terms and conditions of the bid specification

documents at the not to exceed total cost of $294,765 for a three-year base

term.

3. Authorize the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, to exercise up to two,

one-year option terms with City for an aggregate estimated cost of $202,985, if

deemed in the best interest of the San Mateo County Transit District (District).

SIGNIFICANCE

Approval of the above actions will provide the District with a qualified and experienced

contractor to provide plumbing maintenance services.

BUDGET IMPACT

Funding for these services will come from District sales tax revenue and will be available

under approved and projected operating budgets.

BACKGROUND

An Invitation for Bids (IFB) was issued on January 31, 2014 to obtain bids for plumbing

maintenance services. Staff advertised the IFB in a local newspaper of general

circulation and on the District’s procurement web site. Solicitation notifications also

were sent to interested bidders. The District received one bid from Burr Plumbing and

Pumping, Inc. (Burr).

On May 7, 2014, the Board rejected the bid received from Burr, which staff determined

was not fair and reasonable. Per Resolution No. 2014-26, the Board authorized staff to

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solicit the open market for qualified firms that provide plumbing maintenance services

and negotiate a contract. Several firms were contacted regarding the solicitation,

which produced the result below:

Company Bid Amount

1. City Mechanical, Inc. (Hercules, CA) $294,765*

*Corrected Mathematical Error

The bid received from City contained minor mathematical errors which were corrected

and did not significantly alter the overall proposed price. Staff conducted a price

analysis of the bid prices submitted by City and determined that the prices quoted

were comparable to industry pricing, and thereby deemed the bid fair and

reasonable.

Staff is familiar with City as City has provided services to the District on small projects in

the recent past. Staff considers City to be a responsible contractor.

Staff contacted the other potential bidders to determine why they did not submit a bid.

One indicated they could not comply with the requirement to guarantee three-year

fixed pricing, nor would they agree to the Liquidated Damages provision. Several

others were simply “not interested”.

The District’s most recent contractor was Burr Plumbing and Pumping, Inc., at a three-

year contract value of $370,985.

Associate Contract Officer: Robert Isom 650-508-7933

Project Manager: Theresa Ostello, Assoc. Contract Administrator (Facilities) 650-508-6351

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

* * *

AWARD A CONTRACT TO CITY MECHANICAL, INC. FOR

PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICES

AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $294,765.20 FOR A THREE-YEAR BASE TERM

WHEREAS, in January, 2014, the San Mateo County Transit District (District)

solicited competitive bids for plumbing maintenance services, and received one bid

that was found not to be fair and reasonable; and

WHEREAS, at the regular Board of Directors (Board) meeting on May 7, 2014, the

Board rejected the bid and authorized staff, per Resolution No. 2014-26, to negotiate

contract pricing, and terms and conditions on the open market for plumbing services;

and

WHEREAS, staff obtained a bid from one firm, City Mechanical, Inc. (City) of

Hercules, CA; and

WHEREAS, staff conducted a price analysis and finds City's prices to be fair and

reasonable; and

WHEREAS, the General Manager/CEO recommends, and the Finance

Committee concurs, that a contract be awarded to the sole bidder, City, whose bid

meets the requirements of the solicitation documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the District hereby

awards a contract to City Mechanical, Inc. for plumbing maintenance services for a

three-year term at a total estimated cost of $294,765; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the General Manager/CEO or designee is authorized to

execute a contract on behalf of the District with City in full conformity with the terms

and conditions of the bid specification documents; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager/CEO or designee is

authorized to execute up to two additional one-year option terms, at a total estimated

cost of $202,985.20 for two years, provided that such options are in the best interest of

the District.


vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:


ATTEST:

District Secretary

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FINANCE ITEM # 7

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT



General Manager/CEO


Deputy CEO

SUBJECT: AMEND THE AMOUNT OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL

REAL ESTATE SUPPORT SERVICES

ACTION

Staff proposes the Committee recommend the Board:

1. Amend the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support services by

increasing aggregate not-to-exceed amount for the base six-year term from

$600,000 to $1,340,000 to be shared as a pool among 10 firms for authorized tasks

in the four categories of services.

2. Amend the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support services by

increasing the aggregate not-to-exceed amount for the two 2-year option terms

from $200,000 to $400,000 to be shared as a pool among the 10 firms for

authorized tasks, if it is in the best interest of the San Mateo County Transit

(District).

SIGNIFICANCE

Approval of the above actions will provide the District with the expertise of a diverse

pool of real estate firms that possess in-depth knowledge of specialized disciplines of

real estate services and also manage increasing real estate practices.

The proposed amended award amounts listed above were stated correctly in the

solicitation and sample contract documents, but incorrectly stated in the resolution and

staff report presented to the Board in November, 2015. This staff report recommends,

and the companion resolution would enact, amendments to correct the previously-

authorized contract award amounts.

BUDGET IMPACT

Each Work Directive issued under these contracts will contain a defined scope of

services, and separate schedules and budgets. Funds will come from approved capital

and/or operating budgets.

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BACKGROUND

On November 4, 2015, the Board awarded on-call contracts to the firms listed below for

the provision of real estate support services for six-year terms, in an aggregate not-to-

exceed amount of $600,000, with up to two 2-year option terms for an aggregate not-

to-exceed amount of $400,000, to be shared as a pool among the 10 firms for

authorized tasks in the following four categories of services.

Real Estate Appraisal Services

Associated Right of Ways Services

Bender Rosenthal, Inc.

Dokken Engineering

Dana Property Analysis

J. Kaeuper & Company

Smith & Associates

Universal Field Services

Real Estate Appraisal Review Services

Associated Right of Way Services


Dokken Engineering

J. Kaeuper & Company

Henry Spoto, Jr.


Title, Escrow Services and Title Insurance Services


Dokken Engineering


Real Estate Acquisition/Relocation, Project Management & Coordination

Services



Briggs Field Services, Inc.

Dokken Engineering

Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc.


Subsequent to Board approval, staff discovered the contract award amounts were

incorrectly stated in the resolution and staff report. The correct amounts, which were

accurately stated in the subject solicitation and sample contract documents, are as set

forth in the “Action” section above.

Senior Contract Officer: Alicia Fraumeni 650-508-6442

Project Manager: Brian W. Fitzpatrick, Manager, Real Estate

and Property Development

650-508-7781

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

* * *

AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE

ON-CALL REAL ESTATE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NEW ESTIMATED AGGREGATE,

NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,340,000 FOR A SIX-YEAR TERM

WHEREAS, on November 4, 2015, the San Mateo County Transit District (District),

along with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, awarded on-call contracts to the

firms listed below for the provision of real estate support services for a six-year term, in

an aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 to be shared as a pool among the 10

firms, for authorized tasks in four categories of services, as follows; and

Real Estate

Appraisal Services

Real Estate

Appraisal Review

Services

Title, Escrow

Services and Title

Insurance Services

Real Estate

Acquisition/Relocation, Project

Management &Coordination

Services

Associated Right of

Ways Services,

Pleasant Hill, CA

Associated Right of

Way Services,

Pleasant Hill, CA

Associated Right of

Way Services,

Pleasant Hill, CA

Associated Right of Way

Services, Pleasant Hill, CA

Bender Rosenthal,

Inc., Sacramento,

CA

Bender Rosenthal,

Inc. , Sacramento,

CA

Dokken

Engineering, Folsom,

CA

Bender Rosenthal, Inc.,

Sacramento, CA

Dokken Engineering,

Folsom, CA

Dokken Engineering,

Folsom, CA

Universal Field

Services,

Sacramento, CA

Briggs Field Services, Inc.,

Fresno, CA

Dana Property

Analysis, Mesa, AZ

J. Kaeuper &

Company, San

Francisco, CA

Dokken Engineering, Folsom,

CA

J. Kaeuper &

Company, San

Francisco, CA

Henry Spoto, Jr., El

Macero, CA

Overland, Pacific & Cutler,

Inc., Irvine, CA

Smith & Associates,

Danville, CA

Universal Field

Services,

Sacramento, CA

Universal Field Services,

Sacramento, CA

Universal Field

Services,

Sacramento, CA

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WHEREAS, the District Board of Directors (Board) also authorized the General

Manager/CEO, or his designee, to exercise up to two 2-year option terms for an

aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 to be shared as a pool among the 10

firms for authorized tasks; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to Board approval, staff discovered the contract award

amounts were incorrectly stated in the November 4 resolution and staff report; and

WHEREAS, the award amounts listed in the solicitation and sample contract

documents stated the correct not-to-exceed aggregate contract amounts of

$1,340,000 for the six-year term and $400,000 for the option terms, also in the aggregate;

and

WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will amend and correct the contract award

amounts previously brought to Board; and

WHEREAS, the General Manager/CEO recommends that the Board:

1. Amend the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support services

by increasing the amount from $600,000 to an aggregate, not-to-exceed amended

amount of $1,340,000 for the six-year base term, to be shared as a pool among the 10

firms for authorized tasks in the four categories of services; and

2. Amend the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support services

by increasing the aggregate, not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 to $400,000 for two 2-

year option terms, to be shared as a pool among the firms for authorized tasks, if it is in

the best interest of the District; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the San Mateo County

Transit District hereby:

1. Amends the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support

services by increasing the aggregate, not-to-exceed contract amount from $600,000 to

$1,340,000 for the six-year base term, to be shared as a pool among the 10 firms for

authorized tasks in the four categories of services, with the understanding that the

District is under no obligation to purchase any specific level of effort from the firms and

that work directives will be issued on an as-needed basis, taking into account such

factors as work priorities, specialized expertise, cost and availability of funding; and

2. Amends the award of contracts to provide on-call real estate support

services by increasing the two 2-year option terms from an aggregate, not-to-exceed

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amount of $200,000 to $400,000, to be shared as a pool among the 10 firms for

authorized tasks, if it is in the best interest of the District, with the understanding that the

District is under no obligation to purchase any specific level of effort from the firms and

that work directives will be issued on an as-needed basis, taking into account such

factors as work priorities, specialized expertise, cost and availability of funding; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager/CEO, or his designee, is

authorized to execute the contracts and exercise the contemplated options on behalf

of the District with the firms listed above, in full conformity with all the terms and

conditions of the Request for Proposals and negotiated agreements.


vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:


ATTEST:

District Secretary

Committee Members: Adrienne Tissier, Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, Charles Stone NOTE:

This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the

entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the

Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the full Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its

legal enactment.

All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

A G E N D A

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE






or immediately following previous Committee meeting

ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Legislative Committee Meeting of December 2, 2015

INFORMATIONAL

2. 2016 Legislative Program

3. State and Federal Legislative Update




JEFF GEE

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE GUILBAULT

KARYL MATSUMOTO

PETER RATTO

CHARLES STONE

ADRIENNE TISSIER

JIM HARTNETT

GENERAL MANAGER/CEO



MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING


DECEMBER 2, 2015

Committee Members Present: A. Tissier (Committee Chair), Z. Kersteen-Tucker

Committee Members, Absent: C. Stone

Other Board Members Present, Constituting Committee of the Whole: J. Gee,

R. Guilbault, S. Harris, K. Matsumoto, P. Ratto

Other Board Members Absent, Constituting Committee of the Whole: C. Groom

Staff Present: S. Bhatnagar, J. Cassman, A. Chan, G. Harrington, J. Hartnett,

C. Harvey, M. Martinez, N. McKenna, S. Murphy, D. Olmeda, M. Simon, S. van Hoften

Committee Chair Adrienne Tissier called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.

Approval of Minutes of Legislative Committee Meeting of November 4, 2015

Motion/Second: Ratto/Guilbault



Update on the State and Federal Legislative Program

Shweta Bhatnagar, Government Affairs Officer, said the State Legislature is still out on

recess and will reconvene on January 4.

Ms. Bhatnagar said at the Federal level Congress passed another short-term Surface

Transportation Extension bill providing lawmakers another two weeks to resolve critical

difference between the House and Senate’s multi-year transportation spending plans.

The extension will continue Federal funding of surface transportation programs through

December 4.

The House and Senate Conference Committee members reached an agreement on a

five-year $281 billion transportation bill that staff hopes will put an end to additional

temporary extensions. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act will increase

funding to States by 5 percent in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, rising to 15 percent in FY2020.

The measure calls for spending approximately $205 billion on highways and $48 billion

on transit over the next five years. The bill also includes nearly $200 million for railroad

positive train control projects and an increase on liability claims faced by railroads from

$200 million to $295 million. Some of the funding of the bill is derived from the gas tax,

selling oil from the nation’s emergency stockpile and taking money from a Federal

Reserve account that helps pay for potential losses. The House and Senate must still

vote on the final bill. Passage is expected by Friday when the extension currently in

place is set to expire.


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LEGISLATIVE ITEM # 2

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT

TO: Legislative Committee


General Manager/CEO

FROM: Seamus Murphy

Chief Communications Officer

SUBJECT: 2016 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

ACTION

This report is for information only. No Board action is required. At the February 3, 2016,

meeting, staff will present the final 2016 Legislative Program for Committee review and

Board adoption.

SIGNIFICANCE

The 2016 Legislative Program (Program) establishes the principles that will guide the

San Mateo County Transit District’s (District) legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts

through the 2016 calendar year, including the second half of the State Legislative

session and the second session of the114th Congress. The Program is intended to be

broad enough to cover the wide variety of issues that are likely to be considered during

that time and flexible enough to allow the District to respond swiftly and effectively to

unanticipated developments. Adoption of the Program provides our legislative

delegation and our transportation partners with a clear statement of the District’s

priorities.

The 2016 Program is organized to guide the District’s actions and positions in support of

three primary objectives:

1. Maintain and enhance funding opportunities to support the District’s programs,

projects, and services.

2. Seek a regulatory environment that streamlines project delivery and maximizes

the District’s ability to meet public transportation service demands.

3. Reinforce and expand programs that build and incentivize public transportation

ridership.

The Program is structured to apply these core objectives to a series of issues detailed in

the 2016 Legislative Program.

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Should other issues surface that require the District’s attention, actions will be guided by

the three policy objectives listed above. If needed, potential action on issues that are

unrelated to these policy goals will be brought to the District’s Board of Directors for

consideration.

The District and its legislative consultants will employ a variety of engagement tools to

support the 2016 Legislative Program, including:

1. Direct Engagement

Engage policymakers directly and sponsor legislation, submit correspondence

and provide public testimony that communicates and advances the District’s

legislative priorities and positions.

2. Coalition-based Engagement

Engage local and regional stakeholders to build awareness about specific issues

and participate in local, regional, statewide and national coalitions organized to

advance positions that are consistent with the 2016 Program.

3. Media Engagement

Build public awareness and communicate legislative priorities by issuing press

releases, organizing media events, and through the use of social media and

other electronic media.

BUDGET IMPACT


BACKGROUND

Staff actively monitors legislative and regulatory activity and will seek Board positions on

selected bills as appropriate to further the District’s legislative objectives and to provide

support for our advocacy efforts. Staff will supply updated reports summarizing relevant

legislative and regulatory activities, allowing the Board to track legislative

developments and providing opportunities to take appropriate action on pending

legislation.

Prepared By: Shweta Bhatnagar, Government Affairs Officer 650-508-6385

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2016 Legislative Program

Purpose

Legislative and regulatory actions have the potential to significantly benefit San Mateo

County Transit District (District) programs and services. They also have potential to

present serious challenges that threaten the District’s ability to meet San Mateo

County’s most critical transportation demands.

The 2016 Legislative Program establishes the principles that will guide the District’s

legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts through the 2016 calendar year, including

the second half of the 2015-16 State legislative session and 114th Congress. The

program is intended to be broad enough to cover the wide variety of issues that are

likely to be considered during that time and flexible enough to allow the District to

respond swiftly and effectively to unanticipated developments.

Objectives

The 2016 Legislative Program is organized to guide the District’s actions and positions in

support of three primary objectives:

1. Maintain and enhance funding opportunities to support the District’s programs

and services.

2. Seek a regulatory environment that streamlines project delivery and maximizes

the District’s ability to meet transportation service demands.

3. Reinforce and expand programs that build and incentivize public transportation

ridership, bike and pedestrian improvements, and transit-oriented developments.

Issues

The Legislative Program is structured to apply these core objectives to a series of State

and Federal issues falling in these categories:

1. Budget and Transportation Funding Opportunities

2. Transportation Projects - Funding Requests and Needs

3. Regulatory and Administrative Issues

Within these categories are a detailed list of specific legislative initiatives and

corresponding set of policy strategies.

Should other issues surface that require the District’s attention, actions will be guided by

the three policy objectives listed above. If needed, potential action on issues that are

unrelated to these policy goals will be brought to the District’s Board of Directors for

consideration.

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Public Engagement Strategies

District staff, led by the Communications Division and its legislative consultants, will

employ a variety of public engagement strategies to support the 2016 Legislative

Program, including:

1. Direct Engagement

Engage policymakers directly and sponsor legislation, submit correspondence

and provide public testimony that communicates and advances the District’s

legislative priorities and positions.

2. Coalition-based Engagement

Engage local and regional stakeholders to build awareness about specific issues

and participate in local, regional, statewide and national coalitions organized to

advance positions that are consistent with the 2016 Legislative Program.

3. Media Engagement

Build public awareness and communicate the District’s legislative priorities by

issuing press releases, organizing media events, and through the use of social

media.

2016 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

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S T A T E A N D R E G I O N A L I S S U E S 1. Budget and Transportation Funding Opportunities (State/Regional)

Issues and Background Strategies

General

State investment in transportation operations and

infrastructure continues to be underfunded despite a

rebounding economy and the stabilization of the State

budget. While some existing revenues have been protected

from diversion, other funds remain vulnerable, and although

some State bond revenues are still available to fund specified

transportation projects, over $200 billion in new revenue will

be required to meet the State’s infrastructure needs over the

next six years. Since the gas tax has not been increased or

adjusted for inflation since 1994, its buying power has been

diminished, further depleting resources available to maintain,

let alone expand or improve the State highway system or

transit needs.

A statewide advisory committee has been established to

assess the implementation of pilot program for a mileage-

based user fee as an alternative to the gas tax.

In addition, Governor Brown has called for a Special Session

on Transportation, which will last through the end of the

Legislative Session, to find revenues for local streets and roads

maintenance and rehabilitation, the State highway system,

and funding for public transportation.

Existing Revenues

Formula

After years of diversion to support the State’s General Fund,

funding for the State Transit Assistance (STA) program has

remained stable over the last few budget cycles thanks to

successful legal, legislative and political efforts on behalf of

the transportation community. Still, more revenue is needed

General

Protect against the elimination or diversion of any State or

regional funds that support San Mateo County

transportation needs

Support State funding allocation requests for investments

that benefit San Mateo County transportation programs and

services

Work with statewide transit coalitions to identify and

advance opportunities for funding that would support San

Mateo County transportation priorities

Monitor recommendations of the Road Usage Charge (RUC)

Technical advisory Committee and implementation of a

RUC program by the California State Transportation Agency

(CalSTA)

Monitor and support efforts to study Vehicle Miles Traveled

tax as a potential revenue source

Support a funding package that will help address

maintenance, rehabilitation, and congestion management

needs in San Mateo County for programs that allow locals

flexibility in leveraging funding for priority projects, such as

congestion management and safety improvements on

Highway 101, transit capital and operations, grade

separations, bicycle and pedestrian programs, and local

streets and roads

Existing Revenues

Formula

Support the full funding of the STA program at levels called

for in the 2011 reenactment of the 2010 gas-tax swap

legislation

Advocate for the regularly scheduled issuance of State

infrastructure bonds that support San Mateo County’s


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in order to meet the demand of increased ridership, reduce

highway congestion – especially on Highway 101 – and

adhere to the State’s mandate of reducing greenhouse gas

emissions, and create livable communities.

transportation services and programs

Support legislation to maintain exemption for STA efficiency

criteria

Support legislation seeking to increase the sales tax on

diesel, which serves as the primary source of funding for the

STA program

Advocate for the restoration of over $1 billion in annual truck

weight fee revenue and $900 million in General Fund loan

repayments, which can be used to support Measure A

program priorities

Cap-and-Trade Revenues

In 2012, the State began implementing the cap-and-trade

market-based compliance system approved as a part of the

California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). The

State estimates that the system may yield billions of dollars

per year in revenues that will be allocated to various

emissions-reducing projects and programs. In 2014,

legislation was enacted creating a long-term funding plan

for cap-and-trade which dedicates 60 percent of cap-and-

trade revenues to transportation. The remaining 40 percent

(approximately $500 million) is subject to annual

appropriation through the State budget process.

SamTrans is eligible for funding through the Low Carbon

Transit Operations Program, the Transit and Intercity Rail

Capital Program, and the Affordable Housing Sustainable

Communities Program. Each programs requirements,

oversight, and competiveness vary. The programs require a

certain percentage of funds be expended in State defined

“disadvantaged communities” (as defined by

CalEnviroScreen). This can prove difficult in jurisdictions with

a small number of disadvantaged communities.

Ballot Measures and Voter Threshold

With over $200 billion in unfunded transportation needs and

funding from existing infrastructure bond measures waning,

proposals for new local, regional and statewide

Cap-and-Trade Revenues

Work with the Administration and like-minded coalitions to

secure the appropriation of additional cap-and-trade

revenues to support San Mateo County transportation needs

Support legislation and regional action that makes a broad

array of San Mateo County emissions-reducing

transportation projects, programs and services eligible for

investment

Protect existing cap-and-trade appropriations for transit

operations and capital projects and sustainable

communities strategy implementation

Work to direct additional revenues to transit-eligible

programs, including efforts to secure funding from the

remaining discretionary funds and revenues dedicated to

the high-speed-rail project

Support efforts to revise the State’s definition on

“disadvantaged communities” to encompass a larger

proportion of disadvantaged communities on the Peninsula

Ballot Measures and Voter Threshold

Engage in efforts to generate new local, regional or

statewide transportation funding and support proposals that

adequately benefit San Mateo County transportation needs


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transportation revenues are being discussed.

Despite broad-based majority support for dedicating

additional revenue to transportation services and programs,

efforts to generate new revenues are often unsuccessful due

to the requirement that certain measures receive two-thirds

supermajority support from the Legislature and/or voters.

In 2016, legislation may be considered that provides a

framework for lowering the thresholds for the State or a city,

county, special district or regional public agency to impose

a special tax.

Oppose efforts to add burdensome restrictions on the

expenditure of these revenues, such as requiring payment

for maintenance costs on the State highway system

Support efforts to amend the State Constitution to reduce

the voter threshold required for the State or a city, county,

special district or regional transportation agency to impose a

special tax for transportation projects or programs

Other State or Local Funding Options

With the State’s recent dissolution of redevelopment

agencies, local and regional governments continue to seek

methods for funding new infrastructure, facility needs,

sustainability initiatives, and projects that will support

ridership growth through a variety of methods.

Various local jurisdictions around the State are looking to

expand managed lane programs as a way of generating

additional funding for highway maintenance and

operations, and, possibly to support public transit in

managed lane corridors.

Other State or Local Funding Options

Advocate for legislation that would create new local

funding tools to support transportation infrastructure and

services

Support legislation that works to ensure revenues generated

through managed lane projects remain in the County of

origin

Advocate for funding sources that would assist transit

agencies in obtaining funds for sustainability initiatives

including water conservation, waste reduction, long-term

resource efficiency of facilities and equipment, and

greenhouse gas reductions

Support MTC’s efforts to seeking authority for Bay Area voters

to consider raising tolls on State- owned bridges to fund

transportation improvements in bridge corridors (Regional

Measure 3)

2. Transportation Projects – Funding Requests and Needs (State/Regional)


General

As the Bay Area’s population continues to grow, the region’s

transportation infrastructure is being negatively impacted.

Highways, local streets and roads

are becoming heavily congested, Caltrain is nearing its

General

Work with partners in the region to bring business,

community, and transportation stakeholders together to

enhance, support and advocate for transportation and

mobility in the Bay Area


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capacity limits, and the demand for housing with easy

access to public transit is increasing.

Caltrain Modernization Program (CalMod)

In 2012, the State Legislature appropriated $705 million in

Proposition 1A high-speed rail funds to modernize the

Caltrain corridor and lay the foundation for future high-

speed rail service. Under a multi-party regional funding

agreement, this investment will be used to match a variety

of local, regional, State and Federal funding sources to

electrify the corridor, install an advanced signaling system

and replace Caltrain’s aging diesel trains with electric trains

that will dramatically improve service between San

Francisco and San Jose.

In order to progress on the Peninsula Corridor Electrification

Project, supplemental funding MOUs with State and local

partners needs to be pursued and finalized.

Caltrain Modernization Program (CalMod)

Advocate for the sale and allocation of Proposition 1A

funding to meet the commitments specified in SB 1029 with

respect to the Caltrain corridor

Support the allocation of cap-and-trade funding to

advance implementation of the Caltrain Modernization

Program

Work with State, local and regional partners to advance

policies and actions that will help secure funding needed to

fulfill local and regional commitments to the Caltrain

Modernization Program

Work to address regulatory challenges that limit the

implementation of solutions that will maximize Caltrain

capacity and service benefits

First and Last Mile Connections

Often times a barrier to taking public transit involves the

difficulty in getting commuters on a transit system to their final

destination that is not within walking distance. Transit

agencies have supported various first and last mile transit

options including bike share programs, vanpools, car share,

shuttles, transportation network companies (such as Uber

and Lyft), and new technology like e-bikes and e-scooters.

Grand Boulevard Initiative

The Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) is a collaboration of 19

cities, counties, local and regional agencies united to

improve the performance, safety and aesthetics of El

Camino Real. Starting at the northern Daly City city limit and

ending near the Diridon Caltrain Station in central San Jose,

the initiative brings together for the first time all of the

agencies having responsibility for the condition, use and

performance of the street.

First and Last Mile Connections

Support efforts to provide commuters with easy and

convenient options to travel to and from major transit

centers to their final destination

Support the development of new and innovative first and

last mile options

Support increased funding opportunities for first and last

mile projects

Grand Boulevard Initiative

Support funding for GBI projects like complete streets, bike

and pedestrian projects, parking improvements, signal

improvements, sustainability features, and transportation

demand management features.


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Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD)

TODs create benefits to individuals, communities, and the

region by providing mobility options, increasing public

safety, increasing transit ridership and reducing roadway

congestion, reducing vehicle miles traveled, decreasing

GHGs, conserving resource lands and open space, and

providing much needed housing on the Peninsula.

Other Projects

Beyond the CalMod Program, Caltrain has identified capital

projects such as a fully electrified 8-car EMU fleet with longer

platforms that will provide additional capacity and service

benefits to Caltrain commuters. The capital needs also

include but are not limited to grade separations and station

upgrades.

In 2016, a new round of HSR Blended System planning,

outreach and environmental clearance work will kick-off in

the corridor. While this project is not being led by the JPB,

the agency owns the right-of-way and has a significant

interest in the process and success of the project that will

“blended” with Caltrain service.

Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD)

Advocate for policies that promote transit-oriented

developments near major transit centers

Support the State’s GHG reduction goals by supporting TOD

developments

Support streamlining the process for TOD development

Support State funding incentives for TOD development

Other Projects

Support the allocation of cap-and-trade or other State /

regional funding to advance implementation of Caltrain

projects

Work to address regulatory actions or policies that

negatively impact future capacity or service improvements

Consistent with existing agreements between JPB and

CHSRA, support efforts to plan, engage stakeholders, and

implement the Blended System project on the Caltrain

corridor

3. Regulatory and Administrative Issues (State/Regional)


General

Every year a variety of legislation or regulatory action is

pursued that would affect regulations governing

transportation-related service operations, administration,

planning and project delivery. In addition, opportunities exist

to reform or update existing regulations that are outdated,

or can be improved to address potential burdens on

transportation agencies without affecting regulatory goals.

General

Support opportunities to remove barriers to, and improve

the ability to conduct, efficient transportation operations,

administration, planning and project delivery efforts,

including alternative project delivery methods that provide

flexibility to the District

Oppose efforts to impose unjustified and burdensome

regulations or restrictions on the District’s ability to conduct

efficient transportation operations, administration,

planning and project delivery efforts


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Zero Emission Bus Purchase Requirement

Implementation of the State’s zero emission bus purchase

requirement has been delayed repeatedly, but will

eventually be required to achieve the State’s mandated

greenhouse gas reduction goals and the Air Resources

Board could set minimum purchase requirements as early as

2016.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Several regional and statewide transportation organizations

continue working to modernize CEQA and minimize

unnecessary delays during the environmental review

process.

Sustainable Communities Strategies Implementation

In conjunction with AB 32 implementation, the Sustainable

Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB 375) requires

regions to develop Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS)

with integrated housing, land-use and transportation policies

that will accommodate population growth and reduce

regional greenhouse gas emissions by specific amounts. In

2013, regional authorities in the Bay Area approved Plan Bay

Area, which includes the region’s SCS.

Commuter Benefits Program Pilot

In 2012, SB 1339 authorized the Bay Area Air Quality

Management District, and Metropolitan Transportation

Commission to adopt a regional commute benefit program,

applicable to employers with 50 or more employees, to

promote alternative commute modes such as transit,

ridesharing, bicycling and walking. As of June 2015,

approximately 3,800 employers had registered with the

program, of which 53 percent reported they were offering

commuter benefits for the first time.

Zero Emission Bus Purchase Requirement

Monitor Air Resources Board action on the implementation

of the State’s zero emission bus purchase requirement and

support strategies that recognize and address the financial

challenges associated with mandating the procurement of

zero emission buses and other strategies supported by

transit agencies to reduce fleet emissions

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Closely monitor efforts to modernize CEQA and support

proposals that advantage transportation projects, including

bicycle, pedestrian and transit-oriented development

projects, without compromising CEQA’s effectiveness as an

environmental protection policy

Support efforts to streamline project delivery including

expedited reviews and approvals for large transportation

projects such as HWY 101 HOV/HOT lane conversion and

projects within the Dumbarton Rail Corridor

Sustainable Communities Strategies Implementation

Advocate for policies that provide adequate and

equitable funding to support increased demand and

dependence on San Mateo County’s transportation

services associated with the implementation of SB 375 and

Plan Bay Area

Commuter Benefits Program Pilot

Support legislation that extends the Commuter Benefit

Program beyond December 31, 2016 when the pilot

program is scheduled to end


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F E D E R A L I S S U E S 1. Budget and Transportation Funding Opportunities (Federal)

Issues and Background Strategies Federal Appropriations and Tax Extenders

Every year, Congress adopts several appropriations bills that

cover 12 major issue areas, including the Transportation,

Housing and Urban Development bill. These measures

provide the authority for Federal agencies to spend money

during the upcoming fiscal year for the programs they

administer.

Congress also considers legislation that governs tax issues

including benefits provided to transit commuters. In recent

years, provisions that grant transit users with commute

benefits equal to the benefit that drivers receive have been

allowed to expire.

Surface Transportation and Rail Authorization

In 2015, Congress passed Fixing America’s Surface

Transportation (FAST) Act, a five year bill that establishes

funding levels and Federal policy for the nation’s highways

and public transit systems through Fiscal Year 2020. While the

FAST Act included significant benefits for transportation

agencies, it did

not address several critical issues including the long-term

solvency of the

Highway Trust Fund.

Federal Appropriations and Tax Extenders

Partner with local, regional, State and national coalitions to

advocate appropriation of the maximum authorized

amount for programs that benefit San Mateo County’s

transportation services and needs

Work with local and regional coalitions to support requests

for funding from discretionary programs

Advocate for the permanent extension of pre-tax transit

commute benefits at a level equal to benefits that drivers

receive

Surface Transportation and Rail Authorization

Advocate for a dedicated source of revenue that ensures

long-term solvency of the Highway Trust fund; allows for the

expansion of Federal transportation funding to cover transit

State-of-good-repair and other transportation expansion

needs

2. Transportation Projects – Funding Requests and Needs (Federal)


General

Support the efforts of partnering agencies to obtain Federal

funding for transit projects in San Mateo County.

General

Work with Federal delegation members, as well as local,

regional, and State coalitions to support the Federal funding

requests for our partner transit agencies


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Bus and Bus Facilities

Currently SamTrans has roughly 135 buses that were

purchased in 2002-2003 that are near the end of their useful

life. Federal grant funding must be pursued to replace the

existing fleet.

In addition, the United States Department of Labor is

releasing previously awarded grant funding until the State

resolves the pending PEPRA/ 13(c) conflict. Procurement of

new buses is on hold until the issue is resolved.

Bus and Bus Facilities

Advocate for additional funding for bus and bus facilities

Pursue a fix to the PEPRA/13(c) issue that prohibits the United

States Department of Labor from withholding grant funding

for transportation projects, capital and operations

Caltrain Modernization Program

The current Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project funding

plan includes funding from several Federal funding sources

including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Core

Capacity Program. In October 2015, the JPB submitted the

PCEP for consideration in the President’s FY17 budget under

the FTA Core Capacity Program. To receive the funds, the

JPB will need a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with

the FTA. The Core Capacity funding is an important part of

the PCEP funding plan that will keep the project on track to

award contracts in 2016.

Other Projects

Beyond the CalMod Program, the JPB has identified capital

projects such as a fully electrified 8-car EMU fleet with longer

platforms that will provide additional capacity and service

benefits to Caltrain commuters. The capital needs also

include but are not limited to grade separations, station

upgrades, and supporting regional projects that will increase

Caltrain ridership.

Caltrain Modernization Program

Advocate for the PCEP to be included in the FY17 Core

Capacity Program Presidential Budget and for a swift FFGA

process with the FTA


regional, and State coalitions to support the PCEP requests

for funding

Other Projects

Support the allocation of Federal funding to advance

implementation of Caltrain projects


regional, and State coalitions to support requests for Federal

funding that will benefit transit service and ridership projects

3. Regulatory and Administrative Issues (Federal)


FAST Act and other Regulations

Under FAST Act, the United States Department of

Transportation (USDOT) will issue guidance and conduct

FAST Act and other Regulations

Monitor and review guidance and rulemaking proposals

affecting FAST Act implementation and other transportation


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rulemaking to implement various regulatory changes.

USDOT will also issue guidance, new rulemaking, and take

action in response to executive orders on a variety of issues

outside the scope of the FAST Act.

issues

Collaborate with local, regional, State and national

transportation advocacy groups to coordinate comments

and advocacy efforts that support regulations that

maximizes benefits for transportation programs, services

and users

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LEGISLATIVE ITEM # 3

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT

TO: Legislative Committee


General Manager/CEO

FROM: Seamus Murphy

Chief Communications Officer

SUBJECT: STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

ACTION

This report is for information only. No Board action is required. At the February 3, 2016,

meeting, staff will present the final 2016 Legislative Program for Committee review and

Board adoption.

SIGNIFICANCE

Staff will provide regular updates to the Board in accordance with the approved

Legislative Program.

STATE ISSUES

Nothing to report.

FEDERAL ISSUES

Authorization Bill

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed H.R. 22, the Fixing America’s Surface

Transportation (FAST) Act. The FAST Act is a five year bill that establishes funding levels

and Federal policy for the nation’s highways and public transit systems through Fiscal

Year (FY) 2020. The bill authorizes $305 billion in spending over five years ($281 billion

from the Highway Trust Fund and $24 billion from the General Fund).

The FAST Act increases transit funding by 10 percent in FY2016, then increases funding

by an annual growth rate of 2 percent. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission

estimates that the Bay Area will receive approximately $30 million more in transit

formula funding in FY2016 and will reach $64 million by FY2020. The FAST Act provides

$3.7 billion over 5 years for bus and bus facilities and sets aside $1.5 billion for a

competitive Bus Grant Program.

The FAST Act includes new programs like the Innovative Funding Alternatives Grant

Program that allows states to experiment with alternative transportation user fees such

as vehicle miles traveled taxes, and establishes a Pilot Project for Innovative

Coordinated Access and Mobility to finance innovative programs for disadvantaged

populations. The Act also creates a pilot program to allow a state to substitute one or

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more state environmental laws for the National Environmental Policy Act.

The FAST Act was not paid for by raising the gas tax which has been flat since 1993. To

close the gap between annual expenditures and annual revenue in the Highway Trust

Fund, the bill secures funding from other sources such as a transfer from the General

Fund.

Omnibus Package

Congressional leaders are working on a large omnibus package that could include tax

extenders such as the commuter tax credit, in addition to the normal spending

appropriations for FY2016.

Prepared By: Shweta Bhatnagar, Government Affairs Officer 650-508-6385


State Legislative Matrix 11/16/15

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Bill ID/Topic Location Summary Position

AB 2

Alejo D

Community

revitalization authority.

9/22/2015-A. CHAPTERED

9/22/2015-Chaptered by

Secretary of State -

Chapter 319, Statutes of

2015.

The Community Redevelopment Law authorizes the establishment of

redevelopment agencies in communities to address the effects of blight, as

defined by means of redevelopment projects financed by the issuance of

bonds serviced by tax increment revenues derived from the project area.

Existing law dissolved redevelopment agencies and community development

agencies, as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of successor

agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved agencies and to fulfill the

enforceable obligations of those agencies. Existing law also provides for various

economic development programs that foster community sustainability and

community and economic development initiatives throughout the state.

This bill would authorize certain local agencies to form a community

revitalization authority (authority) within a community revitalization and

investment area, as defined, to carry out provisions of the Community

Redevelopment Law in that area for purposes related to, among other things,

infrastructure, affordable housing, and economic revitalization. The bill would

provide for the financing of these activities by, among other things, the issuance

of bonds serviced by tax increment revenues, and would require the authority to

adopt a community revitalization and investment plan for the community

revitalization and investment area that includes elements describing and

governing revitalization activities. The bill would also provide for periodic audits

by the Controller. The bill would also require the Department of Housing and

Community Development, advised by an advisory committee appointed by the

Director of Housing and Community Development, to periodically review the

calculation of surplus housing under these provisions. The bill would require

certain funds allocated to the authority to be deposited into a separate Low

and Moderate Income Housing Fund and used by the authority for the purposes

of increasing, improving, and preserving the community’s supply, as specified.

The bill would, if an authority failed to expend or encumber surplus funds in the

Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, require those funds to be disbursed

towards housing needs. The bill would require an authority to make relocation

provisions for persons displaced by a plan and replace certain dwelling units

that are destroyed or removed as part of a plan. The bill would authorize an

authority to acquire interests in real property and exercise the power of eminent

domain, as specified.

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AB 194

Frazier D

High-occupancy toll

lanes.





2015.

Existing law provides that the Department of Transportation has full possession

and control of the state highway system. Existing law authorizes the department

to construct exclusive or preferential lanes for buses only or for buses and other

high-occupancy vehicles.

This bill would authorize a regional transportation agency or the department to

apply to the commission to develop and operate HOT lanes or other toll

facilities, as specified, and would delete the January 1, 2012, deadline for HOT

lane applications and remove the existing limitation on the number of facilities

that may be approved. The bill would include the Santa Clara Valley

Transportation Authority within the definition of regional transportation authority

for these purposes. The bill would delete the requirement that the facilities be

consistent with the established standards, requirements, and limitations that

apply to specified facilities and would instead require the commission to

establish eligibility criteria set forth in guidelines for the development and

operation of the facilities and provide for the review and approval by the

commission of each proposed toll facility pursuant to those eligibility criteria. The

bill would require toll facilities approved by the commission on or after January

1, 2016, to be subject to specified minimum requirements, including those

relating to toll facility revenues. The bill would authorize a regional transportation

agency or the state, as applicable, to issue bonds, refunding bonds, or bond

anticipation notes backed by revenues generated from the facilities. The bill

would delete the requirement that the commission conduct at least one public

hearing in northern California and one in southern California for each eligible

application and would instead require the commission to conduct at least one

public hearing at or near the proposed toll facility. The bill would require a

regional transportation agency that applies to the commission to reimburse the

commission for all of the commission's costs and expenses incurred in processing

the application and to enter into specified agreements with the department

and the Department of the California Highway Patrol. Before submitting an

application to the commission, the bill would require a regional transportation

agency to consult with every local transportation authority and every

congestion management agency whose jurisdiction includes the facility that the

regional transportation agency proposes to develop and operate pursuant to

the above-described provisions. The bill would require the regional

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transportation agency to give a local transportation authority or congestion

management agency, as specified, the option of entering into agreements, as

needed, for project development, engineering, financial studies, and

environmental documentation for each construction project or segment, and

would authorize the local transportation authority or congestion management

agency to be the lead agency for those construction projects or segments. The

bill would provide that these provisions do not authorize or prohibit the

conversion of any existing nontoll or nonuser-fee lanes into tolled or user-fee

lanes, except that a high-occupancy vehicle lane may be converted into a

HOT lane pursuant to its provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and

other existing laws.

AB 318

Chau D

Lost money and goods:

bicycles: restoration to

owner.

7/17/2015-S. 2 YEAR

7/17/2015-Failed

Deadline pursuant to

Rule 61(a)(10). (Last

location was JUD. on

6/11/2015)

Existing law requires a person who finds and takes possession of property that is

lost to try and return it to the rightful owner. If the owner of the lost property

cannot be determined and the item is worth $100 or more, the finder is required

to turn the item over to the police or sheriff, as specified. Existing law provides 90

days for the owner to return and claim the property and to pay any reasonable

fee for its bailment. Existing law requires, if the reported value of the property is

$250 or more and the owner does not return and claim the property, the police

or the sheriff to cause notice of the property to be published, as provided.

This bill, until December 31, 2020, would provide that if that lost property is found

on a vehicle of public conveyance or on public transit property, that it instead

be turned in to the public transit agency, and would provide 90 days for the

owner to return and claim the property, as specified. The bill, until December 31,

2020, also would require the public transit agency to cause notice of the

property to be published under the circumstances described above. The bill,

until January 1, 2021, would authorize a transit agency to utilize alternate

unclaimed property procedures with respect to lost or unclaimed bicycles

turned in to or held by that public transit agency. This bill contains other related

provisions and other existing laws.

Oppose

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AB 378

Mullin D

State Highway 101

corridor.

5/15/2015-A. 2 YEAR

5/15/2015-Failed



location was PRINT on

2/18/2015)


and control of the state highway system. Existing law imposes various

requirements for the development and implementation of transportation

projects.

This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that will

enable responsible local, regional, and state agencies to substantially improve

mobility in the State Highway 101 corridor. The bill would make findings and

declarations in that regard.

Support

AB 464

Mullin D

Transactions and use

taxes: maximum

combined rate.

8/17/2015-A. VETOED

8/17/2015-Vetoed by the

Governor

Existing law authorizes cities and counties, and, if specifically authorized, other

local governmental entities, subject to certain limitations and approval

requirements, to levy a transactions and use tax for general purposes, in

accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in the Transactions

and Use Tax Law, including a requirement that the combined rate of all taxes

imposed in accordance with that law in the county not exceed 2%.

This bill would increase that maximum combined rate to 3%.

Support

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AB 516

Mullin D

Vehicles: temporary

license plates.

9/11/2015-S. 2 YEAR

9/11/2015-Failed



location was INACTIVE

FILE on 9/10/2015)

Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), upon registering a

vehicle, to issue to the owner 2 license plates, as specified. Existing law also

requires vehicle dealers and lessor-retailers to attach a numbered report-of-sale

form issued by the DMV to a vehicle at the time of sale, and to submit to the

DMV an application for registration of the vehicle, and the applicable fees,

within a specified period after the date of sale. Existing law authorizes a dealer,

as specified, to assess a specified document processing charge on the

purchaser or lessee of a vehicle for the preparation and processing of

documents, disclosures, and titling, registration, and information security

obligations imposed by state and federal law. Existing law generally makes a

violation of the Vehicle Code an infraction, but makes counterfeiting a license

plate a felony.

This bill would require the DMV to develop an operational system, no later than

January 1, 2018, that allows a dealer or lessor-retailer to electronically report the

sale of a vehicle and provide a temporary license plate, as specified. The bill

would, commencing January 1, 2017, authorize the department to assess

specified administrative fees on processing agencies to support the

administration of this system. The bill would also, commencing January 1, 2018,

increase the document processing charge, as specified, that a dealer may

impose on the purchaser or lessee of a vehicle, and would authorize the

imposition of a specified electronic filing charge for reporting vehicle sales and

producing temporary license plates. The bill would authorize the DMV to

establish contracts with qualified industry partners to provide these vehicle sale

reporting and temporary license plate services . This bill contains other related


Support

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AB 726

Nazarian D

Vehicles: Los Angeles

County Metropolitan

Transportation Authority.





2015.

Existing law imposes a 40-foot limitation on the length of vehicles that may be

operated on the highways, with specified exemptions. Existing law exempts from

this limitation, among other things, an articulated bus or articulated trolley

coach that does not exceed a length of 60 feet.

This bill would authorize the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

Authority to operate articulated buses that do not exceed a length of 82 feet on

the route designated as the Orange Line in the County of Los Angeles. The bill

would require the authority to establish a route review committee prior to

operation of those buses, as specified. The bill would provide that

implementation of those articulated bus operations would be contingent upon

specified conditions, including, among other things, determinations by the

Department of the California Highway Patrol and the Department of

Transportation that those portions of the proposed routes on state highways, if

any, are suitable for the operation of those buses, as specified. The bill would

also make implementation of those articulated bus operations contingent upon

specified collective bargaining requirements. This bill contains other related

provisions.

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AB 1171

Linder R

Construction

Manager/General

Contractor method:

regional transportation

agencies: projects on

expressways.





2015.

Existing law generally sets forth the requirements for the solicitation and

evaluation of bids and the awarding of contracts by local agencies for public

works contracts. Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation, the

Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority, and the San Diego

Association of Governments to use the Construction Manager/General

Contractor project delivery method for transit projects within their respective

jurisdictions, subject to certain conditions and requirements.

This bill would authorize regional transportation agencies, as defined, to use the

Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method, as

specified, to design and construct certain expressways that are not on the state

highway system if: (1) the expressways are developed in accordance with an

expenditure plan approved by voters, (2) there is an evaluation of the traditional

design-bid-build method of construction and of the Construction

Manager/General Contractor method, and (3) the board of the regional

transportation agency adopts the method in a public meeting. The bill would

require the regional transportation agency to provide a report, containing

specified information, to its governing body upon completion of a project using

the Construction Manager/General Contractor method. The bill would require

specified information provided to a regional transportation agency to be

verified under oath. By expanding the scope of the existing crime of perjury, the

bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other

related provisions and other existing laws.

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AB 1250

Bloom D

Vehicles: buses: axle

weight.





2015.

Existing law, operative January 1, 2016, provides that the gross weight on any

one axle of a bus shall not exceed 20,500 pounds. Existing law exempts from this

limitation a transit bus procured through a solicitation process pursuant to which

a solicitation was issued before January 1, 2013. A violation of this provision is a

crime.

This bill would exempt from the weight limitation transit buses procured through a

solicitation process pursuant to which a solicitation was issued before January 1,

2016. The bill would provide that the weight limitation would not apply to a bus

purchased during an option period in a multiyear contract to purchase transit

buses that is entered into before January 1, 2016, by a publicly owned or

operated transit system, or an operator of a transit system under contract with a

publicly owned or operated transit system, provided that the option period does

not exceed 5 years from the date of the original contract, or extend beyond

January 1, 2021, whichever is earlier. This bill would also establish certain weight

limitations for transit buses procured through a solicitation process pursuant to

which a solicitation was issued at a specified time. The bill would provide that

these provisions do not authorize the operation of a transit bus on a bridge or

certain other structures if the gross weight of the transit bus is greater than the

maximum weight which the bridge or other structure can safely sustain. The bill

would require, if the gross weight imposed upon the highway by the wheels on

any one axle of a transit bus exceeds 20,000 pounds, the axle to be supported

by 4 wheels bearing load upon the highway. Because a violation of these

provisions would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local

program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

Support

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AB 1347

Chiu D

Public contracts: claims.

10/11/2015-A. VETOED

10/11/2015-Vetoed by

the Governor

Existing law prescribes various requirements regarding the formation, content,

and enforcement of state and local public contracts. Existing law applicable to

state public contracts generally requires that the resolution of claims related to

those contracts be subject to arbitration. Existing law applicable to local

agency contracts prescribes a process for the resolution of claims related to

those contracts of $375,000 or less.

This bill would establish, for contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2016, a

claim resolution process applicable to all claims by contractors in connection

with public works. The bill would define a claim as a separate demand by the

contractor for one or more of the following: a time extension for relief from

damages or penalties for delay, payment of money or damages arising from

work done pursuant to the contract for a public work, or payment of an amount

disputed by the public entity, as specified. This bill contains other related


Neutral

ABX1 1

Alejo D

Transportation funding.

6/23/2015-A. PRINT

6/24/2015-From printer.

Existing law provides for loans of revenues from various transportation funds and

accounts to the General Fund, with various repayment dates specified.

This bill, with respect to any loans made to the General Fund from specified

transportation funds and accounts with a repayment date of January 1, 2019, or

later, would require the loans to be repaid by December 31, 2018. This bill

contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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ABX1 2

Perea D

Transportation projects:

comprehensive

development lease

agreements.

6/25/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation and regional

transportation agencies, as defined, to enter into comprehensive development

lease agreements with public and private entities, or consortia of those entities,

for certain transportation projects that may charge certain users of those

projects tolls and user fees, subject to various terms and requirements. These

arrangements are commonly known as public-private partnerships. Existing law

provides that a lease agreement may not be entered into under these

provisions on or after January 1, 2017.

This bill would extend this authorization indefinitely and would include within the

definition of "regional transportation agency" the Santa Clara Valley

Transportation Authority, thereby authorizing the authority to enter into public-

private partnerships under these provisions. The bill would also delete obsolete

cross-references and make technical changes to these provisions.

ABX1 3

Frazier D


9/24/2015-

A. CONFERENCE

COMMITTEE

9/24/2015-Senators Beall

(Co-Chair), Allen, Leyva,

Cannella, and Gaines

appointed to

Conference Committee.

Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to improve and maintain

the state's highways, and establishes various programs to fund the development,

construction, and repair of local roads, bridges, and other critical transportation

infrastructure in the state.

This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to

establish permanent, sustainable sources of transportation funding to maintain

and repair highways, local roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure.

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ABX1 6

Hernández, Roger D

Affordable Housing and

Sustainable

Communities Program.

7/16/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law requires all moneys, except for fines and penalties, collected by the

state board from the auction or sale of allowances as part of a market-based

compliance mechanism to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Fund and to be available upon appropriation by the Legislature. Existing law

continuously appropriates 20% of the annual proceeds of the fund to the

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, administered by the

Strategic Growth Council, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through projects

that implement land use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land

preservation practices to support infill and compact development and that

support other related and coordinated public policy objectives.

This bill would require 20% of moneys available for allocation under the program

to be allocated to eligible projects in rural areas, as defined. The bill would

further require at least 50% of those moneys to be allocated to eligible

affordable housing projects. The bill would require the council to amend its

guidelines and selection criteria consistent with these requirements and to

consult with interested stakeholders in this regard.

ABX1 7

Nazarian D

Public transit: funding.

7/16/2015-A. PRINT



State Air Resources Board from the auction or sale of allowances as part of a

market-based compliance mechanism relative to reduction of greenhouse gas

emissions to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

This bill would instead continuously appropriate 20% of those annual proceeds to

the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, and 10% of those annual proceeds

to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, thereby making an

appropriation. This bill contains other existing laws.

Support

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ABX1 8

Chiu D

Diesel sales and use tax.

7/16/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law, beyond the sales and use tax rate generally applicable, imposes an

additional sales and use tax on diesel fuel at the rate of 1.75%, subject to certain

exemptions, and provides for the net revenues collected from the additional tax

to be transferred to the Public Transportation Account. Existing law continuously

appropriates these revenues to the Controller, for allocation by formula to

transportation agencies for public transit purposes.

This bill, effective July 1, 2016, would increase the additional sales and use tax

rate on diesel fuel to 5.25%. By increasing the revenues deposited in a

continuously appropriated fund, the bill would thereby make an appropriation.

This bill contains other related provisions.

Support

ABX1 10

Levine D

Public works: contracts:

extra compensation.

8/19/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law sets forth requirements for provisions in public works contracts

awarded by a state entity. Under existing law, the state or any other public

entity in any competitively bid public works contract may provide for the

payment of extra compensation to the contractor for cost reduction changes.

This bill would provide that a state entity in a megainfrastructure project

contract, as defined, may not provide for the payment of extra compensation

to the contractor until the megainfrastructure project, as defined, has been

completed and an independent third party has verified that the

megainfrastructure project meets all architectural or engineering plans and

safety specifications of the contract. This bill would apply to contracts entered

into or amended on or after the effective date of this bill.

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ABX1 13

Grove R

Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund: streets

and highways.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT


The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air

Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating

sources of emissions of greenhouse gases. The state board is required to adopt a

statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit equivalent to the statewide

greenhouse gas emissions level in 1990 to be achieved by 2020. The act

authorizes the state board to include the use of market-based compliance

mechanisms. Existing law requires all moneys, except for fines and penalties,

collected by the state board from the auction or sale of allowances as part of a

market-based compliance mechanism to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund and to be available upon appropriation. Existing law

continuously appropriates 20% of the annual proceeds of the fund to the

Strategic Growth Council for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable

Communities Program, as provided.

This bill would reduce the continuous appropriation to the Strategic Growth

Council for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program by

half. This bill contains other related provisions.

ABX1 14

Waldron R

State Highway

Operation and

Protection Program:

local streets and roads:

appropriation.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to prepare a State

Highway Operation and Protection Program every other year for the

expenditure of transportation capital improvement funds for projects that are

necessary to preserve and protect the state highway system, excluding projects

that add new traffic lanes. Existing law provides for apportionment of specified

portions of revenues in the Highway Users Tax Account derived from gasoline

and diesel excise taxes to cities and counties by formula, with the remaining

revenues to be deposited in the State Highway Account for expenditure on

various state transportation programs, including maintenance of state highways

and transportation capital improvement projects.

This bill would continuously appropriate $1 billion from the General Fund, with

50% to be made available to the Department of Transportation for maintenance

of the state highway system or for purposes of the State Highway Operation and

Protection Program, and 50% to be made available to the Controller for

apportionment to cities and counties by a specified formula for street and road

purposes.

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ABX1 15

Patterson R

State Highway

Operation and

Protection Program:

local streets and roads:

appropriation.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law appropriates the sum of $663,287,000 for the 2015-16 fiscal year from

the State Highway Account to the Department of Transportation for Capital

Outlay Support.

This bill would reduce the $663,287,000 appropriation for Capital Outlay Support

by $500 million, and would appropriate $500 million from the State Highway

Account for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with 50% to be made available to the

Department of Transportation for maintenance of the state highway system or

for purposes of the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, and 50%

to be made available to the Controller for apportionment to cities and counties

by formula for street and road purposes. This bill contains other existing laws.

ABX1 17

Achadjian R

Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund: state

highway operation and

protection program.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT






greenhouse gas emissions level in 1990 to be achieved by 2020. The act

authorizes the state board to include the use of market-based compliance

mechanisms. Existing law requires all moneys, except for fines and penalties,

collected by the state board from the auction or sale of allowances as part of a

market-based compliance mechanism to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund and to be available upon appropriation. Existing law

continuously appropriates 60% of the annual proceeds of the fund for transit,

affordable housing, sustainable communities, and high-speed rail purposes.

This bill, beginning in the 2016-17 fiscal year, would continuously appropriate 25%

of the annual proceeds of the fund to fund projects in the state highway

operation and protection program.

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ABX1 18

Linder R

Vehicle weight fees:

transportation bond

debt service.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law imposes weight fees on the registration of commercial motor

vehicles and provides for the deposit of net weight fee revenues into the State

Highway Account. Existing law provides for the transfer of certain weight fee

revenues from the State Highway Account to the Transportation Debt Service

Account to reimburse the General Fund for payment of debt service on general

obligation bonds issued for transportation purposes. Existing law also provides for

the transfer of certain weight fee revenues to the Transportation Bond Direct

Payment Account for direct payment of debt service on designated bonds,

which are defined to be certain transportation general obligation bonds issued

pursuant to Proposition 1B of 2006.

This bill, notwithstanding these provisions or any other law, effective January 1,

2016, would prohibit weight fee revenue from being transferred from the State

Highway Account to the Transportation Debt Service Fund or to the

Transportation Bond Direct Payment Account, and from being used to pay the

debt service on transportation general obligation bonds.

ABX1 19

Linder R

California

Transportation

Commission.

8/31/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law establishes in the state government the Transportation Agency,

which includes various departments and state entities, including the California

Transportation Commission. Existing law vests the California Transportation

Commission with specified powers, duties, and functions relative to

transportation matters. Existing law requires the commission to retain

independent authority to perform the duties and functions prescribed to it under

any provision of law.

This bill would exclude the California Transportation Commission from the

Transportation Agency and establish it as an entity in the state government. The

bill would also make conforming changes.

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ABX1 23

Garcia, Eduardo D

Transportation.

9/4/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to prepare a State

Highway Operation and Protection Program every other year for the

expenditure of transportation capital improvement funds for projects that are

necessary to preserve and protect the state highway system, excluding projects

that add new traffic lanes. Existing law provides for the programming of

transportation capital improvement funds for other objectives through the State

Transportation Improvement Program administered by the California

Transportation Commission, which includes projects recommended by regional

transportation planning agencies through adoption of a regional transportation

improvement program and projects recommended by the department through

adoption of an interregional transportation improvement program, as specified.

This bill, by January 1, 2017, would require the California Transportation

Commission to establish a process whereby the department and local agencies

receiving funding for highway capital improvements from the State Highway

Operation and Protection Program or the State Transportation Improvement

Program prioritize projects that provide meaningful benefits to the mobility and

safety needs of disadvantaged community residents, as specified. This bill


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ABX1 24

Levine D

Bay Area Transportation

Commission: election of

commissioners.

9/11/2015-A. PRINT


Existing law designates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission as the

regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay area, with

various powers and duties with respect to transportation planning and

programming, as specified, in the 9-county San Francisco Bay area region.

Existing law creates the Bay Area Toll Authority, governed by the same board as

the commission, but created as a separate entity, with specified powers and

duties relative to the administration of certain toll revenues from state-owned toll

bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission. Under existing law,

the commission is comprised of 21 appointed members, as specified.

This bill, effective January 1, 2017, would redesignate the Metropolitan

Transportation Commission as the Bay Area Transportation Commission. The bill

would require commissioners to be elected by districts comprised of

approximately 750,000 residents. The bill would require each district to elect one

commissioner, except that a district with a toll bridge, as defined, within the

boundaries of the district would elect 2 commissioners. The bill would require

commissioner elections to occur in 2016, with new commissioners to take office

on January 1, 2017. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature for district

boundaries to be drawn by a citizens' redistricting commission and campaigns

for commissioners to be publicly financed. This bill contains other related


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ACA 4

Frazier D

Local government

transportation projects:

special taxes: voter

approval.

8/19/2015-A. APPR.

SUSPENSE FILE

8/27/2015-In committee:

Hearing postponed by

committee.

The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a city,

county, or special district upon the approval of 2/3 of the voters of the city,

county, or special district voting on that tax, except that certain school entities

may levy an ad valorem property tax for specified purposes with the approval of

55% of the voters within the jurisdiction of these entities.

This measure would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a sales

and use tax imposed pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use

Tax Law or a transactions and use tax imposed in accordance with the

Transactions and Use Tax Law by a county, city, city and county, or special

district for the purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects, as

defined, requires the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The

measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.

This measure would also provide that it would become effective immediately

upon approval by the voters and would apply to any local measure imposing,

extending, or increasing a sales and use tax or transactions and use tax for local

transportation projects submitted at the same election. This bill contains other

existing laws.

Support

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SB 9

Beall D

Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund: Transit

and Intercity Rail

Capital Program.

10/9/2015-S. CHAPTERED




2015.


State Air Resources Board from a market-based compliance mechanism relative

to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to be deposited in the Greenhouse

Gas Reduction Fund.

This bill would modify the purpose of the program to delete references to

operational investments and instead provide for the funding of transformative

capital improvements, as defined, that will modernize California's intercity,

commuter, and urban rail systems and bus and ferry transit systems to achieve

certain policy objectives, including reducing emissions of greenhouse gases,

expanding and improving transit services to increase ridership, and improving

transit safety. By expanding the purposes for which continuously appropriated

moneys may be used, the bill would make an appropriation. The bill would

modify the information required to be included in applications for grants under

the program and would authorize an eligible applicant to submit an application

to fund a project over multiple fiscal years and to submit multiple applications.

The bill would require the Transportation Agency, in selecting projects for

funding, to consider the extent to which a project reduces greenhouse gas

emissions, would add additional factors to be considered in evaluating

applications for funding, and would expand certain factors considered to

include bus and ferry transit service. The bill would require the Transportation

Agency to approve, by July 1, 2018, a 5-year program of projects, and would

require the California Transportation Commission to allocate funding to eligible

applicants pursuant to the program of projects, with subsequent programs of

projects to be approved not later than April 1 of each even-numbered year

thereafter. The bill would require the Transportation Agency, in cooperation with

the California Transportation Commission and at the request of an eligible

applicant, to enter into and execute a multiyear funding agreement for a

project to be funded over more than one fiscal year, as specified, and would

authorize the California Transportation Commission to approve a letter of no

prejudice that would allow an applicant to expend its own moneys on a project

in the approved program of projects, subject to future reimbursement from

program moneys for eligible expenditures. This bill contains other existing laws.

Support

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SB 32

Pavley D

California Global

Warming Solutions Act

of 2006.

9/11/2015-A. 2 YEAR

9/11/2015-Failed



location was NAT. RES.

on 9/10/2015)





greenhouse gas emissions level in 1990 to be achieved by 2020 and to adopt

rules and regulations in an open public process to achieve the maximum,

technologically feasible, and cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions

reductions.

This bill would require the state board to approve a statewide greenhouse gas

emissions limit that is equivalent to 40% below the 1990 level to be achieved by

2030. The bill also would state the intent of the Legislature for the Legislature and

appropriate agencies to adopt complementary policies that ensure the long-

term emissions reductions advance specified criteria. This bill contains other


Support

SB 64

Liu D

California

Transportation Plan.





2015.

Existing law requires the California Transportation Commission to adopt and

submit to the Legislature, by December 15 of each year, an annual report

summarizing the commission's prior-year decisions in allocating transportation

capital outlay appropriations, and identifying timely and relevant transportation

issues facing the state. Existing law provides that the annual report may also

include a discussion of any significant upcoming transportation issues

anticipated to be of concern to the public and the Legislature.

This bill would require that the annual report also include specific, action-

oriented, and pragmatic recommendations for legislation to improve the

transportation system. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing

laws.

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SB 231

Gaines R

Transportation

programs.





2015.




emissions, to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

This bill would include water-borne transit as an eligible project that may be

funded under these 2 programs. Because the bill would expand the allowable

purposes for which the continuously appropriated funds allocated to the

program may be expended, it would thereby make an appropriation. This bill

contains other existing laws.

SB 321

Beall D

Motor vehicle fuel

taxes: rates:

adjustments.

9/11/2015-S. 2 YEAR

9/11/2015-Failed



location was INACTIVE

FILE on 9/11/2015)

Existing law, as of July 1, 2010, exempts the sale of, and the storage, use, or other

consumption of, motor vehicle fuel from specified sales and use taxes and

increases the excise tax on motor vehicle fuel, as provided.

This bill for the 2016- 17 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter would, instead

require the board on March 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the

applicable fiscal year, as specified, to adjust the rate in a manner as to

generate an amount of revenue equal to the amount of revenue loss

attributable to the exemption, based on estimates made by the board that

reflect the combined average of the actual fuel price over the previous 4 fiscal

years and the estimated fuel price for the current fiscal year, and continuing to

take into account adjustments required by existing law to maintain revenue

neutrality for each year. This bill contains other existing laws.

Support

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SB 348

Galgiani D

California

Environmental Quality

Act: exemption: railroad

crossings.





2015.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as

defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of, an

environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or

approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a

negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA

also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a

project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the

project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence

that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment.

CEQA exempts from its requirements railroad grade separation projects that

eliminate existing grade crossings or that reconstruct existing grade separations.

CEQA authorizes a lead agency, if it determines that a project is exempt from

the requirements of CEQA, to file a notice of exemption with specific public

entities.

This bill would require a lead agency, if it determines that the above exemption

applies to a project that the agency approves or determines to carry out, to file

a notice of exemption with the Office of Planning and Research and, in the

case of a local agency, with the county clerk in each affected county. Because

the bill would impose additional duties on local agencies with regards to the

filing of a notice of exemption, this bill would impose a state-mandated local

program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

Support

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SB 350

De León D

Clean Energy and

Pollution Reduction Act

of 2015.





2015.

(1) Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has regulatory

jurisdiction over public utilities, including electrical corporations, community

choice aggregators, and electric service providers, while local publicly owned

electric utilities are under the direction of their governing boards. Existing law

imposes various regulations on public utilities and local publicly owned electric

utilities. Existing law establishes the California Renewables Portfolio Standards

(RPS) Program, which is codified in the Public Utilities Act, with the target to

increase the amount of electricity generated per year from eligible renewable

energy resources to an amount that equals at least 33% of the total electricity

sold to retail customers per year by December 31, 2020. Under existing law, a

violation of the Public Utilities Act is a crime.

This bill would require that the amount of electricity generated and sold to retail

customers per year from eligible renewable energy resources be increased to

50% by December 31, 2030, as provided. The bill would make other revisions to

the RPS Program and to certain other requirements on public utilities and

publicly owned electric utilities. This bill contains other related provisions and

other existing laws.

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SB 358

Jackson D

Conditions of

employment: gender

wage differential.





2015.

Existing law regulates the payment of compensation to employees by employers

and prohibits an employer from conditioning employment on requiring an

employee to refrain from disclosing the amount of his or her wages, signing a

waiver of the right to disclose the amount of those wages, or discriminating

against an employee for making such a disclosure.

This bill would revise that prohibition to eliminate the requirement that the wage

differential be within the same establishment, and instead would prohibit an

employer from paying any of its employees at wage rates less than those paid

to employees of the opposite sex for substantially similar work, when viewed as a

composite of skill, effort, and responsibility, as specified. The bill would revise and

recast the exceptions to require the employer to affirmatively demonstrate that

a wage differential is based upon one or more specified factors, including a

seniority system, a merit system, a system that measures earnings by quantity or

quality of production, or a bona fide factor other than sex, as specified. The bill

would also require the employer to demonstrate that each factor relied upon is

applied reasonably, and that the one or more factors relied upon account for

the entire differential. The bill would prohibit an employer from discharging, or in

any manner discriminating or retaliating against, any employee by reason of

any action taken by the employee to invoke or assist in any manner the

enforcement of these provisions. The bill would authorize an employee who has

been discharged or discriminated or retaliated against, in the terms and

conditions of his or her employment because the employee engaged in any

conduct delineated in these provisions, to recover in a civil action reinstatement

and reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits caused by the acts of the

employer, including interest thereon, as well as appropriate equitable relief. The

bill would prohibit an employer from prohibiting an employee from disclosing the

employee's own wages, discussing the wages of others, inquiring about another

employee's wages, or aiding or encouraging any other employee to exercise his

or her rights under these provisions. The bill would also increase the duration of

employer recordkeeping requirements from 2 years to 3 years. By changing the

definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This

bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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SB 413

Wieckowski D

Public transit: prohibited

conduct.

10/10/2015-

S. CHAPTERED

10/10/2015-Chaptered

by Secretary of State -


2015.

Existing law makes it a crime, punishable as an infraction, for a person to commit

certain acts on or in a facility or vehicle of a public transportation system,

including disturbing another person by loud or unreasonable noise on the

facilities, vehicles, or property of the public transportation system, in specified

circumstances.

This bill would revise the unreasonable noise provision so that it would apply to a

person failing to comply with the warning of a transit official related to disturbing

another person by loud and unreasonable noise, and also to a person playing

unreasonably loud sound equipment on or in a public transportation system

facility or vehicle. The bill would also make it an infraction for a person on or in a

facility or vehicle of a public transportation system to fail to yield seating

reserved for an elderly or disabled person if the public transportation agency

enacts an ordinance to that effect, after a public hearing. This bill contains other


Support

SB 461

Hernandez D

State Highway Route

164: relinquishment.





2015.


and control of all state highways. Existing law describes the authorized routes in

the state highway system and establishes a process for adoption of a highway

on an authorized route by the California Transportation Commission. Existing law

authorizes the commission to relinquish certain state highway segments to local

agencies.

This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish specified portions of State

Highway Route 164 to the County of Los Angeles and to the City of South El

Monte, under specified conditions.

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SB 481

Hueso D

Local government:

auditors:

independence.

9/4/2015-S. VETOED

9/4/2015-Vetoed by the

Governor

Existing law requires, with certain exceptions, that all city, county, city and

county, and district employees who conduct audits or that conduct audit

activities of those respective agencies, conduct their work under the general

and specified standards prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors or the

Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United

States, as appropriate. Those standards generally provide, among other things,

that auditors should be independent of the activities they audit. Existing law

makes every willful omission to perform any duty enjoined by law upon any

public officer, or person holding any public trust or employment, where no

special provision is made for the punishment of that delinquency, a crime.

This bill would prohibit the general counsel of the city, county, city and county,

or district, or the employees of the general counsel from having direct oversight

over the city, county, city and county, and district employees that conduct

audits or that conduct audit activities of those respective agencies. This bill


SB 491

Committee on

Transportation and

Housing

Transportation: omnibus

bill.





2015.

Existing law authorizes certain air districts to impose a vehicle registration fee

surcharge to be used for projects and programs to improve air quality. Existing

law, in the area under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management

District, requires at least 40% of fee revenues to be proportionately allocated to

each county within the district, and requires an entity receiving these revenues,

at least once a year, to hold one or more public meetings for the purpose of

adopting criteria for expenditure of the funds and to review those expenditures.

This bill would instead, at least once a year, require one or more public meetings

to adopt criteria for expenditure of funds, if the criteria have been modified from

the previous year, and one or more public meetings to review those

expenditures. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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SB 508

Beall D

Transportation funds:

transit operators:

pedestrian safety.





2015.

Existing law provides various sources of funding to public transit operators. Under

the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act, also known as the Transportation Development

Act, revenues from a 1/4% sales tax in each county are available, among other

things, for allocation by the transportation planning agency to transit operators,

subject to certain financial requirements for an operator to meet in order to be

eligible to receive funds. Existing law sets forth alternative ways an operator may

qualify for funding, including a standard under which the allocated funds do not

exceed 50% of the operator's total operating costs, as specified, or the

maintenance by the operator of a specified farebox ratio of fare revenues to

operating costs. Existing law authorizes an operator to satisfy the applicable ratio

of fare revenues to operating costs by supplementing its fare revenues with local

funds, as defined. Existing law generally establishes the required farebox ratio as

20% in urbanized areas and 10% in nonurbanized areas, except that an operator

that exceeded those percentages in the 1978-79 fiscal year is required to

maintain the higher farebox ratios in order to remain eligible for funding. Existing

law provides various exceptions to the definition of "operating cost" for these

purposes.

This bill would delete the requirement for transit operators to maintain higher

farebox requirements based on the 1978-79 fiscal year. The bill would exempt

additional categories of expenditures from the definition of "operating cost"

used to determine compliance with required farebox ratios, including, among

others, certain fuel, insurance, and claims settlement cost increases beyond the

change in the Consumer Price Index. The bill would also exempt startup costs for

new transit services for up to 2 years. The bill would revise the definition of local

funds. The bill would revise the definition of "operating cost" for performance

audit and certain other purposes to exclude principal and interest payments on

capital projects funded with certificates of participation. This bill contains other


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SB 579

Jackson D

Employees: time off.

10/11/2015-

S. CHAPTERED

10/11/2015-Chaptered

by Secretary of State -


2015.

Existing law prohibits an employer who employs 25 or more employees working

at the same location from discharging or discriminating against an employee

who is a parent, guardian, or grandparent having custody of a child in a

licensed child day care facility or in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, for

taking off up to 40 hours each year for the purpose of participating in school

activities, subject to specified conditions. Existing law requires an employee to

provide documentation regarding these activities upon request by an employer

and provides remedies to employees discharged, demoted, or in any other

manner discriminated against as a result of his or her exercise of this right to take

time off.

This bill would revise references to a child day care facility to instead refer to a

child care provider. The bill would include the addressing of a child care

provider emergency or a school emergency, as defined, and the finding,

enrolling, or reenrolling of a child in a school or with a child care provider as

activities for which a parent having custody of a child shall not be discriminated

against or discharged, as described above. The bill would define "parent" for

these purposes as a parent, guardian, stepparent, foster parent, or grandparent

of, or a person who stands in loco parentis to, a child, thereby extending these

protections to an employee who is a stepparent or foster parent or who stands

in loco parentis to a child. This bill contains other related provisions and other

existing laws.

SB 599

Mendoza D

Employment: public

transit service contracts.

10/10/2015-S. VETOED

10/10/2015-Vetoed by

the Governor

Existing law requires a local government agency to give a 10% preference to

any bidder on a service contract to provide public transit services who agrees to

retain employees of the prior contractor or subcontractor for a period of not less

than 90 days, as specified.

This bill would expand these provisions to require a state agency to also give a

10% preference to any bidder under these provisions.

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SB 767

De León D

Los Angeles County

Metropolitan

Transportation Authority:

transactions and use

tax.





2015.

Existing law authorizes the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

Authority (MTA) to impose, in addition to any other tax that it is authorized to

impose, a transactions and use tax at a rate of 0.5% for the funding of specified

transportation-related projects and programs, subject to various requirements,

including the adoption of an expenditure plan and voter approval. Existing law

authorizes the MTA to seek voter approval to extend the transactions and use

tax pursuant to an amended ordinance, subject to various requirements,

including adoption of an amended expenditure plan that, among other things,

updates certain cost estimates and identifies expected completion dates for

projects and programs under the previous expenditure plan, and also requires

the amended expenditure plan to be included in an updated long range

transportation plan, as specified.

This bill would delete the above-referenced provisions relative to extension of

the transactions and use tax and an amended ordinance and expenditure

plan, The bill would instead authorize the MTA to impose an additional

transportation transactions and use tax at a maximum rate of 0.5% as long as a

specified existing 0.5% transactions and use tax is in effect, and at a maximum

rate of 1% thereafter, as specified, for a period of time determined by the MTA, if

certain conditions exist and subject to various requirements, including the

adoption of an expenditure plan and voter approval, as specified. This bill


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SBX1 1

Beall D


9/1/2015-S. APPR.

9/1/2015-From

committee with author's

amendments. Read

second time and

amended. Re-referred to

Com. on APPR.

Existing law provides various sources of funding for transportation purposes,

including funding for the state highway system and the local street and road

system. These funding sources include, among others, fuel excise taxes,

commercial vehicle weight fees, local transactions and use taxes, and federal

funds. Existing law imposes certain registration fees on vehicles, with revenues

from these fees deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account and used to fund the

Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway

Patrol. Existing law provides for the monthly transfer of excess balances in the

Motor Vehicle Account to the State Highway Account.

This bill would create the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to

address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and the local street

and road system and for oth er specified purposes. The bill would provide for the

deposit of various funds for the program in the Road Maintenance and

Rehabilitation Account, which the bill would create in the State Transportation

Fund, including revenues attributable to a $0.12 per gallon increase in the motor

vehicle fuel (gasoline) tax imposed by the bill and $0.10 of a $0.22 per gallon

increase in the diesel fuel excise tax imposed by the bill, including an inflation

adjustment, as provided, an increase of $35 in the annual vehicle registration

fee, a new $100 annual vehicle registration fee applicable to zero-emission

motor vehicles, as defined, a new annual road access charge on each vehicle,

as defined, of $35, and repayment, over a 3-year period, of outstanding loans

made in previous years from certain transportation funds to the General Fund.

This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

SBX1 2

Huff R

Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund.

6/30/2015-S. T. & I.D.

9/1/2015-September 1

set for first hearing. Failed

passage in committee.

(Ayes 3. Noes 9. Page

56.) Reconsideration

granted.





This bill would exclude from allocation under these provisions the annual

proceeds of the fund generated from the transportation fuels sector. The bill

would instead provide that those annual proceeds shall be appropriated by the

Legislature for transportation infrastructure, including public streets and

highways, but excluding high-speed rail. This bill contains other existing laws.

Oppose

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SBX1 3

Vidak R

Transportation bonds:

highway, street, and

road projects.

9/14/2015-S. SENATE

9/14/2015-Returned to

Secretary of Senate

pursuant to Joint Rule

62(a).

Existing law, the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st

Century, approved by the voters as Proposition 1A at the November 4, 2008,

general election, provides for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the

amount of $9 billion for high-speed rail purposes and $950 million for other

related rail purposes. Article XVI of the California Constitution requires measures

authorizing general obligation bonds to specify the single object or work to be

funded by the bonds and further requires a bond act to be approved by a 2/3

vote of each house of the Legislature and a majority of the voters.

This bill would provide that no further bonds shall be sold for high-speed rail

purposes pursuant to the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for

the 21st Century, except as specifically provided with respect to an existing

appropriation for high-speed rail purposes for early improvement projects in the

Phase 1 blended system. The bill, subject to the above exception, would require

redirection of the unspent proceeds from outstanding bonds issued and sold for

other high-speed rail purposes prior to the effective date of these provisions,

upon appropriation, for use in retiring the debt incurred from the issuance and

sale of those outstanding bonds. The bill, subject to the above exception, would

also require the net proceeds of bonds subsequently issued and sold under the

high-speed rail portion of the bond act, upon appropriation, to be made

available to the Department of Transportation for repair and new construction

projects on state highways and freeways, and for repair and new construction

projects on local streets and roads, as specified. The bill would make no

changes to the authorization under the bond act for the issuance of $950 million

in bonds for rail purposes other than high-speed rail. These provisions would

become effective only upon approval by the voters at the June 7, 2016,

statewide primary election.

Oppose

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SBX1 4

Beall D


9/24/2015-

S. CONFERENCE

COMMITTEE

9/24/2015-Senators Beall

(Co-Chair), Allen, Leyva,

Cannella and Gaines

appointed to

Conference Committee.

Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to improve and maintain

the state's highways, and establishes various programs to fund the development,

construction, and repair of local roads, bridges, and other critical transportation

infrastructure in the state.

This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes to

establish permanent, sustainable sources of transportation funding to maintain

and repair the state's highways, local roads, bridges, and other critical

transportation infrastructure.

SBX1 5

Beall D


9/1/2015-A. DESK

9/1/2015-In Assembly.

Read first time. Held at

Desk.

Existing law establishes various programs to fund the development, construction,

and repair of local roads, bridges, and other critical transportation infrastructure

in the state.

This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to

establish permanent, sustainable sources of transportation funding to improve

the state's key trade corridors and support efforts by local governments to repair

and improve local transportation infrastructure.

SBX1 6

Runner R

Greenhouse Gas

Reduction Fund:

transportation

expenditures.

9/14/2015-S. SENATE


Secretary of Senate


62(a).





This bill would delete the continuous appropriations from the fund for the high-

speed rail project, and would prohibit any of the proceeds from the fund from

being used for that project. The bill would continuously appropriate the

remaining 65% of annual proceeds of the fund to the California Transportation

Commission for allocation to high-priority transportation projects, as determined

by the commission, with 40% of those moneys to be allocated to state highway

projects, 40% to local street and road projects divided equally between cities

and counties, and 20% to public transit projects. This bill contains other related


Oppose

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SBX1 7

Allen D

Diesel sales and use tax.

9/3/2015-S. APPR.

9/3/2015-Read second

time and amended. Re-

referred to Com. on

APPR.

Existing law, beyond the sales and use tax rate generally applicable, imposes an

additional sales and use tax on diesel fuel at the rate of 1.75%, subject to certain

exemptions, and provides for the net revenues collected from the additional tax

to transferred to the Public Transportation Account. Existing law continuously

appropriates these revenues to the Controller, for allocation by formula to

transportation agencies for public transit purposes.

This bill, as of July 1, 2016, would increase the additional sales and use tax rate

on diesel fuel to 5.25%. By increasing the revenues deposited in a continuously

appropriated fund, the bill would thereby make an appropriation. The bill would

restrict expenditures of revenues from the July 1, 2016, increase in the sales and

use tax on diesel fuel to transit capital purposes and certain transit services. The

bill would require an existing required audit of transit operator finances to verify

that these new revenues have been expended in conformance with these

specific restrictions and all other generally applicable requirements. This bill


Support

SBX1 8

Hill D

Public transit: funding.

9/2/2015-S. APPR.

9/2/2015-From

committee: Do pass and

re-refer to Com. on

APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.

Page 57.) (September 1).

Re-referred to Com. on

APPR.





This bill would instead continuously appropriate 20% of those annual proceeds to

the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, and 10% of those annual proceeds

to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, thereby making an

appropriation. This bill contains other existing laws.

Support

SBX1 9

Moorlach R

Department of

Transportation.

9/14/2015-S. SENATE


Secretary of Senate


62(a).

Existing law creates the Department of Transportation with various powers and

duties relative to the state highway system and other transportation programs.

This bill would prohibit the department from using any nonrecurring funds,

including, but not limited to, loan repayments, bond funds, or grant funds, to

pay the salaries or benefits of any permanent civil service position within the

department. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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SBX1 10

Bates R

Regional transportation

capital improvement

funds.

7/16/2015-S. T. & I.D.

9/9/2015-September 8

hearing: Testimony

taken. Hearing

postponed by

committee.

Existing law establishes the state transportation improvement program process,

pursuant to which the California Transportation Commission generally programs

and allocates available state and federal funds for transportation capital

improvement projects, other than state highway rehabilitation and repair

projects, over a multiyear period based on estimates of funds expected to be

available. Existing law provides funding for these interregional and regional

transportation capital improvement projects through the state transportation

improvement program process, with 25% of funds available for interregional

projects selected by the Department of Transportation through preparation of

an interregional transportation improvement program and 75% for regional

projects selected by transportation planning agencies through preparation of a

regional transportation improvement program. Existing law requires funds

available for regional projects to be programmed by the commission pursuant

to the county shares formula, under which a certain amount of funding is

available for programming in each county, based on population and miles of

state highway. Existing law specifies the various types of projects that may be

funded with the regional share of funds to include state highways, local roads,

transit, and others.

This bill would revise the process for programming and allocating the 75% share

of state and federal funds available for regional transportation improvement

projects. The bill would require the department to annually apportion, by the

existing formula, the county share for each county to the applicable

metropolitan planning organization, transportation planning agency, or county

transportation commission, as a block grant. These transportation capital

improvement funds, along with an appropriate amount of capital outlay support

funds, would be appropriated annually through the annual Budget Act to

regional transportation agencies. The bill would require the regional

transportation agencies, in their regional transportation improvement programs,

to identify the transportation capital improvement projects to be funded with

these moneys, and would require the California Transportation Commission to

incorporate the regional transportation improvement programs into the state

transportation improvement program. The bill would eliminate the role of the

California Transportation Commission in programming and allocating funds to

these regional projects, but would retain certain oversight roles of the

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commission with respect to expenditure of the funds. The bill would repeal

provisions governing computation of county shares over multiple years and

make various other conforming changes.

SBX1 11

Berryhill R

Environmental quality:

transportation

infrastructure.

9/4/2015-S. T. & I.D.

9/4/2015-From


amendments. Read

second time and


Com. on T. & I.D.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as

defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of, an

environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or

approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a

negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA

establishes a procedure by which a person may seek judicial review of the

decision of the lead agency made pursuant to CEQA.

This bill would exempt from these CEQA provisions a project that consists of the

inspection, maintenance, repair, restoration, reconditioning, relocation,

replacement, or removal of existing transportation infrastructure if certain

conditions are met, and would require the person undertaking these projects to

take certain actions, including providing notice to an affected public agency of

the project's exemption. Because a lead agency would be required to

determine if a project qualifies for this exemption, this bill would impose a state-

mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other

existing laws.

SBX1 12

Runner R

California

Transportation

Commission.

8/20/2015-S. APPR.

8/20/2015-Read second

time and amended. Re-

referred to Com. on

APPR.

Existing law establishes in state government the Transportation Agency, which

includes various departments and state entities, including the California

Transportation Commission. Existing law vests the California Transportation

Commission with specified powers, duties, and functions relative to

transportation matters. Existing law requires the commission to retain

independent authority to perform the duties and functions prescribed to it under

any provision of law.

This bill would exclude the California Transportation Commission from the

Transportation Agency, establish it as an entity in state government, and require

it to act in an independent oversight role. The bill would also make conforming

changes. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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Office of the

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General.

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Com. on APPR.

Existing law creates various state transportation agencies, including the

Department of Transportation and the High-Speed Rail Authority, with specified

powers and duties. Existing law provides for the allocation of state transportation

funds to various transportation purposes.

This bill would create the Office of the Transportation Inspector General in state

government, as an independent office that would not be a subdivision of any

other government entity, to build capacity for self-correction into the

government itself and to ensure that all state agencies expending state

transportation funds are operating efficiently, effectively, and in compliance

with federal and state laws. The bill would provide for the Governor to appoint

the Transportation Inspector General for a 6-year term, subject to confirmation

by the Senate, and would provide that the Transportation Inspector General

may not be removed from office during the term except for good cause. The bill

would specify the duties and responsibilities of the Transportation Inspector

General, would require an annual report to the Legislature and Governor, and

would provide that funding for the office shall, to the extent possible, be from

federal transportation funds, with other necessary funding to be made available

from the State Highway Account and an account from which high-speed rail

activities may be funded.

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Transportation projects:

comprehensive

development lease

agreements.

7/16/2015-S. T. & I.D.

8/17/2015-August 19 set

for first hearing canceled

at the request of author.

Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation and regional

transportation agencies, as defined, to enter into comprehensive development

lease agreements with public and private entities, or consortia of those entities,

for certain transportation projects that may charge certain users of those

projects tolls and user fees, subject to various terms and requirements. These

arrangements are commonly known as public-private partnerships. Existing law

provides that a lease agreement may not be entered into under these

provisions on or after January 1, 2017.

This bill would extend this authorization indefinitely and would include within the

definition of "regional transportation agency" the Santa Clara Valley

Transportation Authority, thereby authorizing the authority to enter into public-

private partnerships under these provisions. The bill would also delete obsolete

cross-references and make technical changes to these provisions.

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Motor vehicle fees and

taxes: restriction on

expenditures.

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(September 8). Re-

referred to Com. on

APPR.

(1) Article XIX of the California Constitution restricts the expenditure of revenues

from taxes imposed by the state on fuels used in motor vehicles upon public

streets and highways to street and highway and certain mass transit purposes,

and restricts the expenditure of revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the

state upon vehicles or their use or operation to state administration and

enforcement of laws regulating the use, operation, or registration of vehicles

used upon the public streets and highways, as well as to street and highway and

certain mass transit purposes. These restrictions do not apply to revenues from

taxes or fees imposed under the Sales and Use Tax Law or the Vehicle License

Fee Law.

This measure would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing revenues from fees

and taxes imposed by the state on vehicles or their use or operation, and from

using those revenues other than as specifically permitted by Article XIX. The

measure would also prohibit those revenues from being pledged or used for the

payment of principal and interest on bonds or other indebtedness. The measure

would delete the provision that provides for use of any fuel tax revenues

allocated to mass transit purposes to be pledged or used for payment of

principal and interest on voter-approved bonds issued for those mass transit

purposes, and would instead subject those expenditures to the existing 25%

limitation applicable to the use of fuel tax revenues for street and highway bond

purposes. O This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

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Note: All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the

Board.

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A G E N D A

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

San Mateo County Transit District Administrative Building




or immediately following Committee meetings

1. ROLL CALL

2. REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE (GEE, MATSUMOTO, STONE)

a. Election of Officers for 2016

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

MOTION

a. Approval of Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting of December 2, 2015

b. Approval of Minutes of Board Retreat on November 6, 2015

c. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for November 2015

4. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment by each individual speaker shall be limited to one minute

5. UPDATE ON SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN - YEAR ONE

6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR

a. Board Retreat Ad-hoc Committee Update (Kersteen-Tucker, Matsumoto, Tissier)

7. REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO

a. Update on Super Bowl 50 Transportation Planning

8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Z. KERSTEEN-TUCKER

RESOLUTIONS

a. Authorize Revision of the Lost and Found Policy

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

a. Accessibility Update

b. Paratransit Coordinating Council Update

c. Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison Report

d. Mobility Management Report – Fixed-Route Bus Service

e. Multimodal Ridership Report – November 2015




JEFF GEE

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE GUILBAULT

KARYL MATSUMOTO

PETER RATTO

CHARLES STONE

ADRIENNE TISSIER

JIM HARTNETT

GENERAL MANAGER/CEO

Board of Directors

Agenda for January 6, 2016


Board.

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9. FINANCE COMMITTEE – R. GUILBAULT

RESOLUTIONS

a. Authorize Filing of Applications to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency

Services to Receive $1,106,406 in State Proposition 1B Transit Security Grant

Program Funds for Transportation Security Projects

b. Authorize Executing a Funding Agreement with Facebook to Receive $1 Million

to Complete a Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study and Increasing the

Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget by $1 Million

c. Authorize Executing a Funding Agreement with Facebook to Receive $700,000 to

Serve as the Environmental Lead for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Environmental

Review Process Along the West Alignment of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor and

Increasing the Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget by $700,000

d. Authorize Award of an Open-Market, Negotiated Contract to City Mechanical,

Inc. to Provide Plumbing Maintenance Services for a Total Cost of $294,765 for a

Three-Year Base Term

e. Authorize Amendment of the Contract to Provide On-Call Real Estate Support

Services by Increasing the Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount for the Base Six-

Year Term from $600,000 to $1,340,000 and Increasing the Aggregate Not-to-

Exceed Amount for the Two Two-Year Options Terms from $200,000 to $400,000

10. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE – A. TISSIER

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

a. 2016 Legislative Program

b. State and Federal Legislative Update

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

12. BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS/COMMENTS

13. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING – February 3, 2016 at 2 p.m.,

San Mateo County Transit District, Administrative Building, Bacciocco Auditorium,

2nd Floor, 1250 Carlos Ave., San Carlos 94070

14. GENERAL COUNSEL PROPOSAL

a. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to

Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Todd v. San Mateo County, et al.,

Case No. 4:15-cv-05823-JSW

15. ADJOURNMENT


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INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC

If you have questions on the agenda, please contact the District Secretary at

650-508-6242. Agendas are available on the SamTrans Website at www.samtrans.com.

The San Mateo County Transit District Board and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

meeting schedules are available on the Web site.

Date and Time of Board and Advisory Committee Meetings

San Mateo County Transit District Committees and Board: First Wednesday of the

month, 2 p.m.; SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee: Last Wednesday of the month,

6:30 p.m. Date, time and location of meetings may be change as necessary.

Location of Meeting

The San Mateo County Transit District Administrative Building is located at 1250

San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, one block west of the San Carlos Caltrain Station on

El Camino Real, accessible by SamTrans bus Routes ECR, FLX, 260, 295 and 398. Map link Additional transit information can be obtained by calling 1-800-660-4287 or

511.

Public Comment

- If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a speaker's card located on the

agenda table. If you have anything that you wish distributed to the Board and

included for the official record, please hand it to the District Secretary, who will

distribute the information to the Board members and staff.

- Members of the public may address the Board on non-agendized items under

the Public Comment item on the agenda. Public testimony by each individual

speaker shall be limited to one minute and items raised that require a response

will be deferred for staff reply.

Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request, the Transit District will provide for written agenda materials in appropriate

alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including

auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public

meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone

number and brief description of the requested materials and a preferred alternative

format or auxiliary aid or service at least two days before the meeting. Requests should

be mailed to the District Secretary at San Mateo County Transit District, 1250 San Carlos

Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306; or emailed to [email protected]; or by phone

at 650-508-6242, or TTY 650-508-6448.

Availability of Public Records

All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not

exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are

distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at

1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306, at the same time that the public

records are distributed or made available to the legislative body.

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mailto:[email protected]

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MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Board Members Present: J. Gee, R. Guilbault, S. Harris (Chair), Z. Kersteen-Tucker,

K. Matsumoto, P. Ratto, A. Tissier

Board Members Absent: C. Groom. C. Stone

Staff Present: J. Cassman, A. Chan, G. Harrington, J. Hartnett, M. Martinez, N. McKenna,

D. Olmeda, S. Murphy, M. Simon, S. van Hoften

Chair Shirley Harris called the meeting to order at 3:20 p.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting of November 4, 2015

b. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for June 2015 (Unaudited)

c. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for October 2015

Director Karyl Matsumoto said in the minutes under Board member comments she

didn’t mean to say there are no Walgreens or CVS stores to load Clipper cards but that there are no Walgreens or CVS stores in South San Francisco that are accessible to the

ridership in the Old Town area who are dependent on SamTrans buses to load a Clipper

Card.

Motion/Second: Gee/Kersteen-Tucker

Ayes: Gee, Guilbault, Kersteen-Tucker, Matsumoto, Ratto, Tissier, Harris


PUBLIC COMMENT

None

REPORT OF CHAIR

Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2016 Chair and Vice Chair

Chair Harris appointed Directors Jeff Gee, Karyl Matsumoto, and

Charles Stone to the Nominating Committee for the election of 2016 officers.

Chair Harris wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked staff for all their support.

REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO – Jim Hartnett

Staff felt the Board workshop was very productive. The top five topics that staff

took away from the workshop and are starting to have discussion on are:

o Engagement of private sector companies

o Ease of use of system or access to system

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o Flexible approach to how service is provided

o Filling workforce vacancies and employee development

o Workforce housing

In January there will be a report on staff’s progress and the goals on the

adopted Strategic Plan.

SamTrans will be providing a bus bridge on December 19 to support Caltrain

during the construction of replacing the Monte Diablo Avenue Bridge in

San Mateo.

Miles between service calls continues to exceed the monthly goal.

Investment in human capital continued with over 600 hours of training in

November.

The current class of 14 bus operators will graduate in January.

10 part-time bus operators will be promoted to full time in January.

Operations Planning staff has completed the January 2016 runbook changes,

which includes additional weekend service on Route 294.

The Holiday Train will operate the weekend of December 5 and 6. Since the

inception in 2001 more than 50,000 toys have been collected.

SamTrans will participate in the Redwood City Hometown Holidays parade with a

decorated SamTrans bus.

Director Adrienne Tissier left at 3:34 p.m.

The District partnered with radio station 96.5 KOIT for a “Stuff the Bus” food

campaign at Tanforan Mall. Over 15 boxes of food were collected along with

monetary donations.

As directed by the Board at their last meeting, Contracts and Procurement staff

and legal counsel conducted a thorough review of the bids received for the

San Carlos Parking Lot Project. It was determined that Interstate Grading and

Paving is a responsive and responsible bidder. He signed the contract on

December 1. The process has been updated to provide additional due

diligence.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Z. Kersteen-Tucker

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

a. Accessibility Update

b. Paratransit Coordinating Council Update

c. Paratransit Customer Survey Results

d. Citizens Advisory Committee Update

e. Mobility Management Report - Caltrain

f. Multimodal Ridership Report - October 2015

g. Overview of Social Media Properties and Program Growth



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FINANCE COMMITTEE – R. Guilbault

RESOLUTIONS

a. Authorize the Filing of an Application for Federal Transit Administration Formula

Program Funding in the Amount of $30,238,196 and commit to Providing

$7,299,984 in Local Matching Funds for Bus Replacement Projects and Americans

with Disabilities Act Operating Subsidy

b. Authorize the Purchase and Delivery of Five Non-Revenue Support6 Vehicles

Through the State of California’s Competitive Bid Contract for a Total Cost of

$142,038

Motion/Second: Guilbault/Kersteen-Tucker

Ayes: Gee, Guilbault, Kersteen-Tucker, Matsumoto, Ratto, Harris

Absent: Groom, Stone, Tissier

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE – A. TISSIER

SUBJECT DISCUSSED

State and Federal Legislative Update

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – K. MATSUMOTO

SUBJECT DISCUSSED

a. Capital Projects Quarterly Status Report – 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2016

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

No discussion.

BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS/COMMENTS

None

GENERAL COUNSEL PROPOSAL

No report.

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING – January 6, 2016, at 2 p.m., San Mateo

County Transit District, Administrative Building, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA

94070.

The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

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MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP

Mavericks Event Center

107 Broadway Avenue, Half Moon Bay

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Board Members Present: J. Gee, R. Guilbault, S. Harris (Chair), Z. Kersteen-Tucker,

K. Matsumoto, P. Ratto, C. Stone, A. Tissier

Board Members Absent: C. Groom

Staff Present: J. Cassman, A. Chan, G. Harrington, J. Hartnett, D. Kim, M. Martinez,

N. McKenna, D. Olmeda, S. Murphy, M. Simon, S. van Hoften

Others Present: B. Chiat (Facilitator)

Chair Shirley Harris called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.

Public Comment

None

Director Zoe Kersteen-Tucker thanked Directors Karyl Matsumoto and Adrienne Tissier for

being on the ad-hoc committee for the retreat. She said she hoped today will be very

productive with lots of good dialogue and brainstorming.

Bill Chiat, Facilitator, introduced himself and provided his background and what he

hoped to accomplish with the Board and staff today. He said he is looking forward to

lots of dialogue and exchange of ideas to ensure the retreat is a productive one.

Mr. Chiat began the retreat by having everyone introduce themselves, tell the group

what their first job was and what they learned from that first job that helped them in

their career.

The first question Mr. Chiat proposed to the group was: What has the Board or District

accomplished over the past 12 months that the Board is most proud of and any issues

on the horizon? The following are the key items of discussion that the Board provided:

Service Plan

Replacement of GM

Ridership has increased

Increase in transparency

Being nimble

Reorganization

Partnership with Facebook


Minutes of November 6, 2015 Meeting

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Communications from top down and bottom up and more emphasize with

providing staff with timely communications

How staff handled communication crisis with NBC11 investigation

Commitment to training and development for staff

The Roadeo was brought back

Continued cultural of excellence

Senior Mobility/Ambassador Program

How well the Board works together

Redi-Wheels program

The comfort level and trust working with staff

Staff truly listens to customers and looks for alternatives and solutions

Responsiveness of staff to the Board and public

Respect

Way the board and staff reacted to new GM and legal counsel

Forced to look at the service more closely

Would like to be more nimble in responding to the congestion issue

Trends in community that need attention:

Housing costs

Growing diversity of ridership – age, seniors, race

Fragmentation

New transportation options

Bikes

Explosion of growth and development

School enrollment growth

Demand more options

Increase travel times causing more stress

Private-public partnerships

Premium and affordable pricing options

Congestion affects quality of life

Recruitment and retention of employees

Be more nimble

Technology incorporating next bus

Greying population

Infrastructure

Success of disruption – innovative company

Seniors – isolation

Move away from fossil fuels

Less reliance on federal funds

Conservation of resources – sustainability

Less tolerance to compromise

Distrust of public agencies

Increasing transparent agencies

Expectation for transparency

Increase lack of privacy

Take responsibility



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How do you want the agency known as?

Reliable – dependable clean and safe transportation

“My Ride of Choice”

Responsive to comments and social media posts

An agency that embraces innovation

Good value – affordable

Transparent, responsible and accountable

Great place to work

Be the solution and not part of the problem

Welcoming; friendly service

On-time transportation provider

Forward looking and strategic

Collaborative partnerships

Nimble – quick responsive

Alternative choice for seniors

Getting boomers out of cars

A part of the fabric of the community

Proactive transportation planner

Not taken for granted

A desirable way to get where you are going

The mobility manager and mobility solutions

Coordination and regional resources

Connectivity

By November 2018 what will have been accomplished?

Express buses on El Camino and 101 and paid for by private sector

Pilot program to get people downtown on weekends – the “Virgin America”

approach of the user experience

Expansion of private public partnerships for transit

Connect workforce on bayside with resources on the Oceanside

More service from south county to SFO

Transportation of choice for 65 and older

Caltrain to be more sufficient and SamTrans can keep its dollars

Financial flexibility to provide more services

Not making decisions on scarcity mentality

Board has evolved to a place where they feel more effective as a governing

board

Choice of travel for middle and high school students

Successful in feeling openings and workforce has been met

High employee engagement scores

Workforce housing for employees either done or under construction

Thorough review of real estate assets

Greater east/west connectivity to El Camino, Caltrain, BART, Coastside

Engagement of private sector companies in transportation

Go after more regional dollars

Develop partnerships with cities and engage them and increase their awareness

SamTrans role in transit management associations

Mobile device access to SamTrans – ease of use



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WiFi on the buses

Bus service as vibrant as train service and dollar allocation

Strengthen connection with voices missing who aren’t on the board – youth,

senior, business

Redi-Wheels – providing service versus economics – move seniors efficiently

Televising or streaming to make meetings available electronically

Each Board member was given five dots to place next to their top items they would like

to see accomplished.

The top topics from the suggestions were:

Mobile applications and ease of use

Engagement of private sector

Financial flexibility

Filing workforce vacancies

Look at workforce housing

Engagement in private sector companies in transportation

Private sector help in study of issues – what do their employees want for both

work and recreation

Start with one

Expand “one mile” service

Address east-west connectivity

Express bus on El Camino

Financial support

Caltrain support

Private sector as service provider

Financial flexibility

Dedicated Caltrain source of funding

Options for board to choose from

Consider different ways to raise rates

Other options for rates

Broaden customer base

Increase advertising revenue

Naming rights

Role in advocacy

Workforce – is ongoing and continues to be discussed internally

Appropriate role of Board

Policymakers and not micro managers with ends

Fiduciary responsibility

Manage GM and Legal Counsel

Set vision for organization

Advocates



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Mr. Chiat asked the Board members if they had any additional comments they wanted

to share before turning it over to Mr. Harnett for comments.

Director Charles Stone said he likes the idea of the Board being presented options and

letting the Board decide.

Director Karyl Matsumoto said the TA gets receives an item as informational first and the

next month approves it.

Director Rose Guilbault said the Board is dependent on staff to understand an item and

maybe the Board needs a study session on the workings of Contracts and Procurement.

Director Zoe Kersteen-Tucker said there should have been a study session for the full

Board to review the Strategic Plan and not just by the ad-hoc committee that reviewed

it, and made changes and then presented to the full Board for review/approval.

Jim Hartnett said the Board needs to set vision and policy and the Strategic Plan was a

product of 100 hours of employee groups that talked about the vision as they know the

data and the different departments of the organizations. There has to be an employee

driven work product for the employees to buy in and believe in, but there needs

policies set by the Board.

Director Guilbault said the Board should have yearly discussions and retreats.

Mr. Harnett thanked the Board for coming together for this retreat. It is a wonderful tool

to sit together and listen and share ideas. As he looked at reorganizing he looked at

how to realign to the needs of the District. He merged Public Affairs and

Communications as they were already working on some of the things discussed today,

such as mobile applications. Mr. Hartnett said the Operations Division was reorganized

with a Chief Officer, Rail overseeing rail operations and engineering and construction

and a Chief Officer, Bus for increased focus on bus operations.

Mr. Hartnett said he has created a CFO position and currently recruiting for the position.

Gigi Harrington now has responsibility for real estate as Chief Administrative Officer and

Deputy CEO. He said part of the reorganization relates to the financial stability of

SamTrans and Caltrain.

Mr. Hartnett said Mark Simon’s new position is to develop ideas and find a source of

dedicated funding for Caltrain and the fiscal integrity of SamTrans.

Mr. Hartnett said staff needs to digest what was heard today and come back to the

Board with costs and proposals of what can be accomplished with limited resources.

Next steps:

Come back to board with priorities and reaffirm what was heard

Initiate Strategic Plan update

Consider annual retreat



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Utilize the Board members more at critical junctures, i.e. Sacramento, legislative

issues.

Mr. Hartnett said staff can start providing the Board monthly with a list of future agenda

items so the Board is aware of upcoming items and voice concerns prior to the

meeting.

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING – December 2, 2015, at 2 p.m., San Mateo

County Transit District, Administrative Building, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA

94070.

The meeting/workshop adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

BOARD ITEM # 5

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT

TO: Board of Directors


General Manager/CEO

FROM: April Chan

Chief Officer, Planning, Grants and Transportation Authority

SUBJECT: UPDATE ON SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN –

YEAR ONE

ACTION

This is an information item on the status of the San Mateo County Transit District’s

(District) 2014-2019 Strategic Plan.

SIGNIFICANCE \\

The District’s Strategic Plan refreshes the policy framework that guides the agency’s

policy, service, and investment decisions from 2014 through 2019. The plan sets

performance goals that center on three priorities: increasing mobility options for our

customers, strengthening the agency’s fiscal health, and building a more effective

organization that delivers optimal service to the SamTrans, Caltrain, and

Transportation Authority programs. Staff will make a presentation on the progress in

implementing the Plan.

BUDGET IMPACT


BACKGROUND

On December 3, 2014, the District adopted the five-year Strategic Plan which

currently serves as the policy blueprint for the agency. The Plan is a living document

that is revisited every year for potential refinements and helps guide the development

of the annual budget and work plans for the District. Ultimately, the Plan is designed

to advance several critical priorities that will help improve the agency’s internal and

external performance for its customers.

Prepared By: Douglas Kim, Director, Planning

650-508-6278

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BOD ITEM # 6 (a)

JANUARY 6, 2016


STAFF REPORT

TO: Board of Directors

FROM: Zoe Kersteen-Tucker

Chair, Board Retreat Ad-hoc Committee

SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE SAMTRANS BOARD RETREAT

The SamTrans Board participated in a publicly-noticed retreat on November 6, 2015. All

board members were present with the exception of Carole Groom. The all-day retreat

was held at the Mavericks Event Center in Half Moon Bay and was facilitated by

Bill Chiat of Alta Mesa Group. Jim Hartnett, General Manager/CEO, Martha Martinez,

Executive Officer/District Secretary, and Joan Cassman, Legal Counsel also

participated. Key staff was also in attendance.

The areas of discussion included the following:

o SamTrans accomplishments in the last twelve months

o Opportunities and trends that the Board needs to pay attention to

o How the Board wants SamTrans to be known in the community

o What SamTrans will have accomplished by 2018

o What is the ideal role the Board should be playing

o Effective board governance

Each Board Member was given five “dots” to choose from the various items discussed

under what SamTrans will have accomplished by 2018 that they felt were important to

them. These were the top five priorities:

7 dots – The ease and use of mobile devices

7 dots – Engagement of private sector companies in transportation

6 dots – Financial flexibility to provide more services

3 dots – Filling workforce vacancies

3 dots – Look at workforce housing for employees

Next steps include:

o Come back to the Board with priorities and reaffirm what was heard

o Initiate the Strategic Plan update

o Consider annual retreat

o Identify ways to best utilize the Board Members

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BACKGROUND

At the April 2, 2015 meeting, Director Karyl Matsumoto inquired about the timing of

having a Board retreat due to a new General Manager/CEO and two new Board

members.

At the May 6 meeting, Chair Shirley Harris appointed Directors Zoe Kersteen Tucker,

Adrienne Tissier and Karyl Matsumoto to the Retreat Ad-Hoc Committee to create the

agenda for the retreat.

At the August 5 meeting, the ad-hoc committee reported that two facilitators were

interviewed and a proposed facilitator was determined.

At the September 2 meeting, the ad-hoc committee announced the selection of

Bill Chiat of Alta Mesa Group to facilitate the Board retreat. Also announced was the

date, time and location of retreat. Mr. Chiat will be conducting interviews with each

Board member to receive feedback to develop the agenda.

On October 21, the ad-hoc committee met with Bill Chiat to review and finalize the

agenda and program that was publicly noticed and distributed.

Prepared By: Martha Martinez 650-508-6242

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JANUARY 6, 2016 SAMTRANS BOARD MEETINGSamTrans+Agenda.pdf · 1/6/2016 · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 – 2:00 P.M. ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Community Relations Committee